Basketball Encyclopedia

About this book

Learn everything you need to know about basketball in this detailed guide to one of America’s favorite sports.From explaining rules and tactics, to the history of major tournaments, this is the ultimate guide to basketball. Discover how to dunk, while learning about famous games from the past and present. It’s also packed with profiles and photos of the best ballers in the game, including LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Caitlin Clark.Dive into the history—how the game first became established in the 17th century, and how it grew into the massively popular sport that it is today. Conversational text by a basketball expert and colorful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for kids.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9780753481417

Publisher

Kingfisher

Published

February 17, 2026

Pages

144

Weight

28.5 oz

Subject

Juvenile Nonfiction