Basketball Encyclopedia - (Kingfisher Encyclopedias) by Kingfisher (Hardcover)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Learn everything you need to know about basketball in this detailed guide to one of America's favorite sports.

From explaining rules and tactics, to the history of major tournaments, this is the ultimate guide to basketball. Discover how to dunk, while learning about famous games from the past and present. It's also packed with profiles and photos of the best ballers in the game, including LeBron James, Steph Curry, and Caitlin Clark.

Dive into the history--how the game first became established in the 17th century, and how it grew into the massively popular sport that it is today. Conversational text by a basketball expert and colorful photographs make this an accessible and comprehensive guide for kids.

About the Author

Eric Rynston-Lobel is a Chicago-based sportswriter, journalist, and avid follower of women's college hoops. He became a basketball superfan as a journalism student at Northwestern where he was sports director for WNUR Sports. Since then, he's worked for the Concord Monitor and Northwestern's Local News Initiative. His work has been published in World Lacrosse, The Next, and Sports Illustrated.

Kathleen Gier is a Kansas City-based sportswriter who is the executive editor of women's sports publications The IX and The Next. An avid sports fan since childhood, she holds degrees in journalism and sports management from the University of Kansas.

Alicia Williamson is a children's nonfiction writer and editor. A one-time small forward, she grew up playing basketball and remains a huge sports fan. Her writing has been published by Kingfisher, Scholastic, DK, Welbeck, Quarto, and Hachette.