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A fast-break history of basketball--from its humble beginnings to its all-time great players--featuring engaging true tales from the court and vivid, dynamic illustrations. Whether it's millionaire pros facing off in an indoor arena full of screaming fans or a lone kid shooting hoops on an outdoor court, basketball is one of the most popular and widely played sports in the world. The Comic Book Story of Basketball gives you courtside seats to the history of hoops. It chronicles the sport from its beginnings in a YMCA in Massachusetts to its current status as a beloved international game for men and women of all ages. Learn the true stories behind the college game, the street game, the women's game, and the international game, with legendary players and coaches like Dr. J, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Steph Curry profiled throughout.

Dribble, Shoot, Score! - Discover the World of Basketball Like Never Before! Embark on an exhilarating journey through the heart of basketball with "Interesting Basketball Facts for Kids: 400 Amazing Facts for Young Basketball Lovers." Crafted with young hoop enthusiasts in mind, this treasure trove of facts is your all-access pass to the most astonishing and lesser-known tidbits of basketball history and today's game. Why settle for the ordinary when you can explore the extraordinary? Dive deep into a collection meticulously curated to ignite the passion and curiosity of young minds. From the legendary feats of Michael Jordan to the engineering marvel of basketball sneakers, every page turns the spotlight on riveting stories and facts that promise hours of fascination. Highlights Include: Innovators & Game-Changers: Learn about the visionaries who transformed the game, including Dr. James Naismith, the inventor of basketball. Record Smashers: Marvel at the record-breaking moments, like Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, and be inspired by the heights of athletic excellence. Oddities & Wonders: Did you know basketballs were once made from the skin of a zebra? Or that the shortest player to dunk was only 5 feet 7 inches tall? These fun facts and more await! The Evolution of the Game: Witness the transformation from peach baskets to high-tech arenas and from simple uniforms to fashion statements on the court. Heroes Off the Court: Discover how NBA stars leverage their fame for philanthropy, impacting communities worldwide. "Interesting Basketball Facts for Kids" is not just a book; it's a journey through time, culture, and the magic of basketball. It's designed to keep young readers glued to the pages, eager to share their newfound knowledge with friends, family, and teammates. Beautifully illustrated and easy to navigate, this book makes the perfect gift for any young fan eager to learn about the game's history, the science behind the perfect shot, and the heartwarming stories of sportsmanship and dreams come true. Ready to embark on a slam dunk adventure through the world of basketball? There's a universe of wonder waiting inside, guaranteed to educate, entertain, and inspire the next generation of basketball fans. Add the "Interesting Basketball Facts for Kids" book to your collection today and ignite a lifelong love for the game! Leap into the game—explore, learn, and fall in love with basketball all over again!

Are top scorers really the most valuable players? Are games decided in the final few minutes? Does the team with the best player usually win?Thinking Basketball challenges a number of common beliefs about the game by taking a deep dive into the patterns and history of the NBA. Explore how certain myths arose while using our own cognition as a window into the game's popular narratives. New basketball concepts are introduced, such as power plays, portability and why the best player shouldn't always shoot. Discover how the box score can be misleading, why "closers" are overrated and how the outcome of a game fundamentally alters our memory. Behavioral economics, traffic paradoxes and other metaphors highlight this thought-provoking insight into the NBA and our own thinking. A must-read for any basketball fan -- you'll never view the sport, and maybe the world, the same again.

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The wildly opinionated, thoroughly entertaining, and arguably definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA—from the founder of The Ringer and host of The Bill Simmons Podcast “Enough provocative arguments to fuel barstool arguments far into the future.”—The Wall Street Journal In The Book of Basketball, Bill Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major NBA debate, from the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.

A brilliant, entertaining deconstruction of basketball, drawing on the expertise of board-game creators, magicians, therapists, and more Basketball is the second-most popular sport in the world—an insanely complicated game built on a combination of athleticism, craftiness, rules, intangibles, and superstardom. However, while it’s enjoyable to watch, the real reason it works is because it’s a game of culture, art, and all the things that make us human. How to Watch Basketball Like a Genius deconstructs the sport from top to bottom and then puts it back together again, detailing its intricacies through reporting and dozens of interviews with experts. These experts, however, are a diverse group: wine critics weighing in on LeBron’s ability to delegate on the fly, magicians analyzing Chris Paul’s mystifying dribbling techniques, cartographers breaking down Steph Curry’s deadeye three-point shooting. Every chapter treats basketball to a multi-disciplined study that adventures far beyond the lines of the court, examining key elements of the sport from some surprising and revealing angles. There’s a reason it has conquered the world, and every game is a chance to learn about pop culture, fashion, history, science, art, and anything else that bounces our way.

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!

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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.