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Basketball

87 books about basketball

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

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Sports Illustrated Kids: Slam Dunk

Slam Dunk Book of Basketball

For the young fan who eats, sleeps, and breathes basketball. This high-energy guide breaks down the game's history and s

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Young Founder: Hustle Series

Philly Hustle: From Dough to Dollars

For the child with big dreams who needs a boost of confidence to turn their 'what if' ideas into reality through grit an

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Little Golden Book Biography

Barack Obama

Frank Berrios

For the young dreamer who needs to see that big goals are possible through hard work, this gentle introduction celebrate

Ages 2–5

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Boy Athletes Mental Skills

Outwork Everyone for Boy Athletes

For the young athlete who wants to level up their game by building a relentless work ethic and the mental toughness need

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Orp Goes to the Hoop

For the child trying a new sport for the first time or feeling nervous about moving from what they know to a brand-new c

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Matt Christopher Sports

The Basket Counts

Matt Christopher

For the child navigating unfair treatment from peers, this story explores how to handle prejudice on the court while sta

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On the Court with...

On the Court with... Shaquille O'Neal

Matt Christopher

For the young sports fan who needs to see that even superstars start as kids with big dreams, hard work, and a lot of pr

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All About Sports #1

All About Basketball

George Sullivan

For the young athlete who wants to master the court and learn about the legends who shaped the game from its earliest da

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Real Heroes of Sports

Heroic Comebacks

For the young athlete who feels discouraged after a loss, these true stories of legendary sports comebacks prove that th

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For the child who expresses their personality through their style, this rhythmic celebration of sneaker culture builds c

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Barbara Ann Porte

For the child who feels anxious about visiting new places or meeting their parents' friends, this story shows how a rock

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The House on Sunrise Lagoon #3

Halfway to Harbor

For the child navigating a parent's mental health diagnosis or feeling the weight of family changes and personal anxiety

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Kids' Sports Stories #5

Free Throw Contest

For the child who feels the weight of expectations when the game is on the line. This story helps young athletes navigat

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Top Sports Tips

Rebecca Rissman, Heather Schwartz

For the young athlete looking to level up their game, this guide offers easy-to-follow advice and real-world techniques

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Above the Rim How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball

For the child who loves sports but needs to understand how heroes are made off the court through courage and quiet stren

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Rainbow Boys #1

For the teenager navigating the complex feelings of coming out, identity, and the vulnerability of first love in a world

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Sports Biographies

Kevin Durant: Basketball Champion

For the child who loves the NBA and needs a boost of inspiration, this graphic biography shows how hard work and grit tu

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Hazelwood High #2

Sharon M. Draper

For the teen processing family trauma or the weight of being a protector. This powerful story explores resilience in the

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Emmie & Friends #5

For the child feeling torn between different social circles or struggling to pursue a 'uncool' hobby while maintaining t

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Questions Kids Have About... #3

Who Invented Basketball?

For the young athlete curious about how their favorite game began, this engaging history explores how a gym teacher's cr

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Matt Christopher Sports Classics

Basketball Sparkplug

Matt Christopher

For the child who thrives in a group but feels lost when their 'partner in crime' isn't there, this story explores build

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For the child who feels overlooked or small for their age and needs to know that determination and skill weigh more than

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Strength Training for Teen Athletes Exercises to Take Your Game to the Next Level

Karen Latchana Kenney

For the student athlete looking to gain a competitive edge safely, this guide offers clear strength-building exercises a

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NBA Slam Dunk #3

Full Court Flash

For the young athlete struggling to share the spotlight, this fast-paced graphic novel explores the balance between indi

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