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(0)Paul C Challen
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PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017.
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Point guards are often the best ball handler on their basketball team. In order for a player to grow into the best point guard they can be, they have to understand the position. Readers explore every facet of a point guard's game, including shooting, passing, and dribbling.
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Powerkids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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Most basketball teams use two guards: a point guard and a shooting guard. A shooting guard has many responsibilities on the basketball court. They're known for their ability to shoot the ball as well as their defensive skills. Readers learn about these and other skills and strategies essential to a shooting guards game as they explore this important position on the basketball court. Exciting, full-color photographs of shooting guards keep readers...
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Crabtree Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
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This entertaining book explores the extraordinary dynasties of Ancient China, and how China has defended itself over thousands of years against invaders such as the Mongols. It includes features on Qin Shi Huangdi and the massive Terracotta Army he prepared for the afterlife, the role of the great philosopher Confucius, inventions such as gunpowder and the wheelbarrow, and a day in the life of a guard on the Great Wall of China.
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PowerKids Press/Rosen Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2017.
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Some of the most famous basketball players of all time, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaq, were centers. Readers discover both the offensive and defensive responsibilities of the center on a basketball team. Accessible text introduces readers to important basketball skills, such as rebounding, boxing out, and blocking shots. The detailed main text is accompanied by fun fact boxes that provide additional information about basketball strategy and famous...
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PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2017.
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What do Blake Griffin and Tim Duncan have in common? They're both star power forwards in the NBA. Power forwards have the strength and skills needed to prevent other teams from scoring and making big plays to help their team score. These strong basketball players are known for their big dunks and defensive plays. Readers discover these facts and many more about power forwards through engaging main text and fun fact boxes. Full-color photographs of...