My Basketball Book by Gail Gibbons, Gail Gibbons (Illustrator)

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Synopsis

Youngsters can get an introduction to the game of basketball with this informative book from Gail Gibbons. Find out what the marks on the court mean and how many players are on the team. This read will provide a solid ground of learning for your future hoops star.

Annotation

Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play.

School Library Journal

K-Gr 3-What shines through in both of these books is Gibbons's dedication to presenting the games as fun. Each volume outlines all of the necessary equipment and rules and describes a fictitious game to demonstrate the facts. The illustrations, especially those of the players, clearly reflect the action. Both entries have a glossary with key terms, including important concepts such as teamwork and sportsmanship. Excellent choices for beginner players and readers.-Meghan R. Malone, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA Copyright 2000 Cahners Business Information.

Biography

Gail Gibbons, author of more than one hundred books, is the winner of the Washington Post/Children’s Book Guild Award for her overall contribution to children’s nonfiction literature. Called a “master of picture book nonfiction” by ALA Booklist, Ms. Gibbons has a special talent for making complex subjects understandable and entertaining for young readers.