Author : Frank L. Wright
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 31,20 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780971131491
Contains illustrations which teach young athletes how to play the game of basketball. Clear explanations as to how to shoot, pass dribble and play defense. These skills are step by step with photos showing how to complete each skill.
Author : James Littlejohn
Publisher : Triumph Books
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 33,40 MB
Release : 2018-10-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641251069
Featuring dozens of iconic NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, B is for Baller is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans—whether they're taking their first shot at the ABCs or already perfecting their threes! James Littlejohn's words leap off the page and bring legends to life, while Matthew Shipley's colorful, stylish illustrations are sure to delight fans young and old. What started as a successful Kickstarter project from two passionate NBA fans is now the perfect read for little ballers everywhere!
Author : Christopher Price
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 41,90 MB
Release : 2019-09-17
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1683583418
Become a football trivia expert with these tough questions! The Ultimate Football Trivia Book tests and expands your knowledge on the sport of football—covering players’ careers from Draft Day to the rookie season, the Pro Bowl, and beyond! In this collection of six hundred questions, seasoned football writer Chris Price tests your level of expertise on all things football. Some of the many questions that Price poses include: Who was the last player to collect an MVP and Super Bowl trophy in the same season? (Kurt Warner) Which rookie running back set the NFL record for most rushing yards in a season? (Eric Dickerson) Who is the only quarterback in the top 10 in career playoff passing yards NOT to win a Super Bowl? (Dan Marino) What 2010 Pro Bowl quarterback never started a game in college? (Matt Cassel) Football stars and coaches past and present are represented, from Johnny Unitas to Peyton Manning, Randy Moss to Tom Brady, Bart Starr to Aaron Rodgers, Bill Parcells to Bill Belichick and everyone in between. The Ultimate Football Trivia Book is the definitive test for knowledgeable football fans!
Author : James Buckley, Jr.
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,43 MB
Release : 2011-01-11
Category : Basketball
ISBN : 9781936310029
It's everything about hoops! This stat-packed book covers more of the basketball court than 25 Michael Jordans. History, heroes, records, and more, are all inside, along with a spread on each NBA team and tons of insider info on nationally-famous college teams. Find out why players were once called "cagers", who is the best three-point shooter ever, and why everyone wants "the rock". From the latest Lakers triumph to tips on who the next superstars will be, from basketball slang to top performers in statistics, it is all here. No hoop-head kid will want to miss this awesome book!
Author : Tom Hager
Publisher : MVP Books
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 38,26 MB
Release : 2012-10-21
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1610586689
Every March, millions of Americans have their minds fixated on one thing: the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. From bracket pools in offices worldwide to students on campuses in all corners of the nation, “March Madness” takes the country by storm. From the “First Four” to the Final Four, collegiate heavyweights such as Duke and North Carolina, Kansas and Kentucky, Indiana and Michigan, Texas and UCLA mix it up with Cinderella underdogs such as VCU, George Mason, and Penn, reminding the world that anything is possible. The magic of the tournament and the purity of the amateur game keep fans coming back year after year. From the birth of the tournament in 1939 to the most recent on-court drama, The Ultimate Book of March Madness explores the stories—both the legendary and the forgotten—behind each year’s tournament, and author Tom Hager selects the 100 greatest games from tournament history. With insight from dozens of players and coaches, this book reveals the tension, strategy, and even the behind-the-scenes humor of the tournament’s history. Featuring a unique blend of storytelling, quotes, vintage photographs, and game descriptions, The Ultimate Book of March Madness provides the average hoops fan with a deeper understanding of the history of the Final Four, while providing true fanatics with memorable and amazing stories they’ve never heard before.
Author : Sam Amico
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 208 pages
File Size : 30,40 MB
Release : 2019-10-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1683583094
Test yourself and your friends! Fans of the Warriors Raptors, Lakers, Celtics, the UNC Tar Heels, Duke Blue Devils, UCLA Bruins, Kentucky Wildcats, and every other great pro or college team will be puzzled, challenged, and amused by these questions and answers about the NBA, NCAA, WNBA, and everything in between. In this collection of 600 questions, Sam Amico tests your level of expertise on all things basketball. Every era of basketball history is represented, from Bob Cousy to Chris Paul, Moses Malone to Joel Embiid, Michael Jordan to LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O’Neal ,and everyone in between. Some of the many questions that Amico poses include: Who was the inventor of the game of basketball (called “Basket Ball”) and how many original rules were written by the game’s founder? What player scored the most points in an NCAA Tournament Game? Who was the first international player to be inducted into the Hall of Fame? Can you name the four ABA teams that joined the NBA in 1976? From the Celtics dynasty to the most exciting Final Four games of all time, from Magic Johnson and Larry Bird to Stephen Curry and James Harden, here is the definitive test for knowledgeable basketball fans!
Author : Elliott Kalb
Publisher : McGraw Hill Professional
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 25,1 MB
Release : 2003-11-19
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780071417884
ABC and ESPNUs "Mr. Stats" ranks the NBAUs greatest players of all time in this provocative and comprehensive book.
Author : Patrick Mullooly
Publisher : Signet Book
Page : 178 pages
File Size : 49,29 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Games & Activities
ISBN : 9780451177643
This great quiz collection serves up trivia, games, and knowledge of basketball. Timed to coincide with the NBA season tip-off, this challenging and educational book taps the huge and rapidly growing legion of basketball fanatics.
Author : Jeff Seidel
Publisher : ABDO
Page : 51 pages
File Size : 43,15 MB
Release : 2018-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 153217036X
This title introduces readers to the best college basketball arenas in the country with Kentucky's Rupp Arena and Duke's Cameron Crazies fans among other great arenas. The title features text boxes for each arena, fun facts, rich photos, and a glossary. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author : John Hareas
Publisher :
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 11,93 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Basketball
ISBN : 9781405301633
From the New York Kniks to the LA Lakers take time out to catch all the action in Ultimate Basketball, published in association with the NBA. From its humble beginnings in the early 1890s to the multi-million-dollar international franchise it is today, this is a fascinating chronology of America's number one court game. Find out who are the best teams, the top players (and how much they get paid ), and learn the most important stats and rules of the game. Jammed with over 400 action-packed photographs, it's slam dunkin' good
