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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 key rules and terms"--
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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/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...
6) Point guard
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
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Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.
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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...
10) Center
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
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Provides an overview of the center position in basketball, describing what they do during a game and profiling some of the greatest centers in basketball history.
11) Small forward
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Gareth Stevens
Pub. Date
c2011
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Introduces the small forward position, discusses historic and current players of the position, and shares tips for readers on becoming a future basketball star.
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Fully revised and updated! My First Book of Baseball, a Rookie Book from Sports Illustrated Kids, coaches young kids through the game of baseball with a visual retelling of an actual MLB game--from the first pitch to the game winning hit! Strikes, outs, steals, foul balls, home runs and more are all explained using a fun mix of Sports Illustrated action photography, simple text with engaging graphics, and a full glossary of essential baseball terms...
18) Basketball
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Norwood House Press
Pub. Date
c2011
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"Covers the history, rules, fundamentals and significant personalities of the sport of women's basketball. Topics include: techniques, strategies, competitive events, and equipment. Glossary, additional resources and index included"--Provided by publisher.
19) Power forward
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Gareth Stevens Pub
Pub. Date
c2011
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"In basketball, play 'in the paint' is quick and hard hitting. That's why power forwards are often the toughest players on the court. With their backs to the basket, power forwards protect the free-throw lane on defense and help their teammates score points on offense. They're also ferocious rebounders"--P. [4] of cover.
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