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1) Basketball
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This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the fundamentals of basketball, including basic rules and key terms.
2) Basketball
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Playing sports is as much a mental game as it is a physical one, and this entry in the Mind vs. Muscle: The Psychology of Sports series (6 titles) describes how important sports psychologists are in helping basketball players develop the mental toughness to win. They teach goal setting and affirmations, which help athletes perform effectively as a team. The book covers basketball basics, overall team strength, the role of the coach, and the mental...
3) Basketball
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Slam dunk! The game is tied! This book introduces the basics of basketball, the equipment needed to play, and the rules of the game. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, informative sidebars and captions, an activity, critical-thinking questions, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, an index, and an introduction to the author. Activities for further learning Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back...
4) Basketball
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Do you like to run and jump? Check out basketball to see if this is the perfect sport for you! High interest informational text to support rigor and text complexity.
5) Basketball
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Did you know that people play basketball on a
court? Basketball courts have many lines and
circles. Learn more about this beloved sport in Basketball, a Like a Pro book.
6) Basketball
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In the complex world of the 21st century, the ability to use innovation to solve problems or make products better is a critical skill for kids to possess. This book uses a sport kid's love, basketball, to highlight how innovation has been used to make the game and the people who play them better.
7) Basketball
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Did you know that basketball was invented in the United States? It is a team sport played with a round ball. Discover these and other interesting facts in Basketball.
8) Basketball
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Any professional athlete will tell you that there's tons of science in the sport they play. But kids who just enjoy playing basketball in their backyard or on a school team may not realize it yet! This book helps readers make the connection between physical science and a sport they love to play. It breaks down key science concepts while also explaining how they apply to basketball skills like dribbling. A loveable robot character and relatable kids...
9) Basketball
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There has been a rise in young female athletes showing an interest in playing particular sports, such as basketball. This comprehensive guide, created specifically for them, presents the basic rules of the sport, different positions on the court, safety tips, and other beneficial information to help them become a successful team player. This age-appropriate and accessible text also promotes acceptance of female athletes among both boys and girls....
10) Basketball
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The modern game of basketball was first played more than 100 years ago. The first professional basketball league was founded in 1925. Learn more in Basketball, a For the Love of Sports book. Each title in the For the Love of Sports series features easy-to-read text, stunning visuals, and a challenging educational activity. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slideshows,...
11) Basketball
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Basketball is one of the most popular sports in the world. Players must dribble, jump, defend, and shoot their way to victory. Children will learn the history, rules, and equipment needed to play this fast-paced sport.
12) Basketball
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Young readers will learn about basketball through simple sentences and highly supportive pictures.
13) Basketball
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Lace up your shoes and get a good stretch in. We're about to learn why basketball ranks among the...TOP HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.
14) Basketball
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Learn about the connection between math and basketball.
15) Basketball
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Let's play some hoops! Through large, colorful action photographs and carefully leveled text, Basketball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing.
A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different parts of a basketball court, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Basketball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index.
Basketball is part...
16) Basketball
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What's your favorite sport? In My Favorite Sport: Basketball students will learn all about the game of hoops. Each My Favorite Sport book includes engaging nonfiction text about the game, the court, the rules, the scoring, the equipment, and the skills needed to play the game.
17) Basketball
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In this book, beginning readers are introduced to the basketball court, rules of play, and basketball equipment and gear. High-frequency words and repetitive sentence patterns work together with strong visual references to support the earliest readers and create a fun first nonfiction reading experience.
Basketball includes Tools for Teachers and Caregivers, a Let's Review! question and image, and introductory nonfiction features such as labels,...
18) Basketball
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Introduces readers to the sport of basketball. Simple text and colorful spreads make this book a perfect starting point for early readers.
19) Basketball
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Kids love reading about and playing basketball! This simple title will introduce young readers to the basic rules of the game and what gear is needed to play. Diagrams of the court or field and photos of both professional and kid athletes make these titles extra fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
20) Basketball
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24 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
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"An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of basketball, including scientific concepts such as launch angles and inertia, and actions such as dribbling and shooting"--
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