Collection: Junior Non-Fiction Leisure

This info-packed book is bursting with over 250 mind-blowing facts and illustrations on a range of fascinating subjects, from extreme animals and record-breaking sports to amazing technology and gross body facts. Did you know ... To stay light enough to fly, bats poo just 30-60 minutes after eati...

"Swish! Learn how to play basketball through narrative nonfiction, Fun Facts, infographics, a glossary, and more!"-- Provided by publisher.

Provides a step by step guide to the game of basketball. Includes skills, tactics, theory from basic techniques to professional rules.

"Play The Game: Basketball features star basketballers, and an overview of the sport's history, rules, equipment, key skills and warm-ups. It is ideal for young players who are being introduced to the sport for the first time, as well as enthusiasts who want to hone their skills. Readers will bri...

"A middle-grade celebration of the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of basketball, from unsung pioneers to unforgettable moments of the game"-- Provided by publisher.

"From NBA All-Star Chris Paul comes an inspirational and uplifting picture book about chasing your basketball dreams and the lessons he learned both on and off the court from his beloved grandfather Papa Chilly"-- Provided by publisher.

"Basketball is filled with great plays from strong players--like Russell Westbrook's record-breaking triple-doubles in 2021 and Sue Bird and Diana Taurasi's hard-to-beat Olympic gold medals. In this . . . book, young readers can experience these exciting moments and other record-breaking achievem...

"From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketba...

"Did Wilt Chamberlain really score 100 points by himself in a single game? Was the 1985 NBA Draft really fixed to make sure the New York Knicks got the first pick? Was Michael Jordan really let go by his high school basketball team? Get ready to discover the real stories behind these and other gr...