Is anything as pleasing to the ear as the sound of a perfectly thrown basketball swishing through the net? Perhaps the approving roar of a pumped-up crowd! This thrilling book for the young basketball fan invites them to meet the great players and get to know the important moments of the game. They'll learn stunning statistics and read terrific tales of on-court antics and jaw-dropping feats of athleticism. An appealing design adds to the inspiring tone of the text, with courtside photographs, fun fact boxes, and helpful graphic organizers adding to the excitement.