Girls Play to Win Basketball
Title | Girls Play to Win Basketball PDF eBook |
Author | Tom Robinson |
Publisher | Norwood House Press |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2010-07-01 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 159953388X |
She dribbles, she drives the lane for the lay-up! Women's basketball is emerging as one of the world's most exciting sports. From colleges in the United States to the Olympics to professional leagues around the world, thousands of people come to cheer on their favorite team. But you don't need thousands of fans to enjoy basketball. All you need is a ball and a basket. The history, the rules, and the heroines: these nonfiction accounts of women's sports relate the interesting insights of each sport, including the rules, game play, and standout athletes. Girls looking for role models as well as the "hows and whys" of their favorite game will find the answers in these fresh, accessible titles. Part history, part biography, and part instruction, Girls Play to Win allows readers to access "everything they want to know" about the game. More than an introduction, this series takes what is likely an existing interest and allows the reader to delve deeper. Content consultants are real-world experts that include Olympic athletes and coaches. Library Media Connection Editor's Choice
Girls Play Basketball
Title | Girls Play Basketball PDF eBook |
Author | Amy B. Rogers |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2016-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 149942096X |
How can a girl go from playing basketball in gym class to becoming a WNBA superstar? The journey starts by learning as much as possible about the sport of basketball. Through manageable text, a detailed graphic organizer, and fun fact boxes, readers explore basketball basics. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game. Full-color photographs show girls and women hard at work and having fun on the basketball court. With each turn of the page, readers will feel inspired to pick up a basketball and put all they’ve learned into action.
Girls Play Basketball
Title | Girls Play Basketball PDF eBook |
Author | Amy B. Rogers |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 26 |
Release | 2016-07-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1499420935 |
How can a girl go from playing basketball in gym class to becoming a WNBA superstar? The journey starts by learning as much as possible about the sport of basketball. Through manageable text, a detailed graphic organizer, and fun fact boxes, readers explore basketball basics. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game. Full-color photographs show girls and women hard at work and having fun on the basketball court. With each turn of the page, readers will feel inspired to pick up a basketball and put all they’ve learned into action.
Girls' Basketball
Title | Girls' Basketball PDF eBook |
Author | Lori Coleman |
Publisher | Capstone |
Pages | 36 |
Release | 2007 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 9780736868211 |
Get ready to slam-dunk your way to basketball success. From rules, to positions, to skills, you'll learn what it takes to compete at the next level. Girls' Basketball will prepare you to be part of this fast-paced game.
Basketball for Girls
Title | Basketball for Girls PDF eBook |
Author | Bertha Frank Teague |
Publisher | |
Pages | 192 |
Release | 2013-10 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9781258840761 |
This is a new release of the original 1962 edition.
Basketball: Girls Rocking It
Title | Basketball: Girls Rocking It PDF eBook |
Author | Barry Mableton |
Publisher | The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc |
Pages | 66 |
Release | 2015-12-15 |
Genre | Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | 1508170355 |
In 1972, equality of the sexes took a major step forward with the enactment of Title IX, which said that young women could not be excluded from playing their favorite sports in school. By 1976, women's basketball was an Olympic sport and well en route to becoming one of the most popular women's sports. This book introduces all the tips, tricks, and courtside lingo of basketball to active middle school-aged girls. The rules of the game are covered, as are the drills, nutrition essentials, and health regimens that will turn any devoted athlete into a star on the court.
Winning Basketball for Girls
Title | Winning Basketball for Girls PDF eBook |
Author | Faye Young Miller |
Publisher | Chelsea House |
Pages | 170 |
Release | 2009 |
Genre | Basketball for girls |
ISBN | 9781438126265 |
Women's basketball is more popular now than ever, and the number of girls playing youth basketball is at an all-time high. At the same time, the competition on the court has become stiffer than ever before.