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Basketball Chapter Books

Explore chapter books books about basketball for children.

168 books

Cover of Basketball's Most Controversial Plays

Sports Illustrated Kids: You Make the Call

Basketball's Most Controversial Plays

Heather E. Schwartz

For the young sports fan who hates a 'bad call.' Explore the history of basketball's most disputed plays and learn the r

Cover of Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar

Basketball Superstars #1

Jeremy Lin: Basketball Superstar

For the child who loves sports but feels like an underdog, this high-interest biography shows how hard work and persiste

Cover of Maya Moore: Basketball Star

Maya Moore: Basketball Star

For the young sports fan who needs to see how hard work and passion turn dreams into championships through the story of

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Cover of Basketball's Zaniest Mascots

Basketball's Zaniest Mascots

For the basketball fan who struggles with reading but loves the game. This high-interest guide uses the wacky world of m

Cover of Basketball's Greatest Nicknames

Sports Illustrated Kids: Greatest Nicknames

Basketball's Greatest Nicknames

Perfect for the young athlete who loves basketball trivia and wants to know why their favorite stars have such cool, leg

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Front Court Hex

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete struggling with a sudden slump, this story explores how to overcome self-doubt when luck feels lik

Cover of Summer Ball

Danny Walker is the smallest player at the elite Right Way camp, and he will have to fight every rival to prove he belon

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NFL Power Players

For the basketball-obsessed reader who dreams of the big leagues. This guide profiles legendary NBA stars, highlighting

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Johnny Long Legs

Matt Christopher

For the child who feels the weight of everyone's expectations or struggles to feel confident despite having natural tale

Cover of Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up

Free Throws, Friendship, and Other Things We Fouled Up

Rory and Abby must keep their basketball friendship a secret when an old rivalry between their coaching fathers threaten

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young basketball fan who dreams of reaching the big leagues and seeks an inspiring story about staying true to o

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The Best of Pro Sports

The Best of Pro Basketball

For the young basketball fan who wants to know the legends of the court. This high-energy guide celebrates the grit and

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Emma Carlson Berne

For the young sports fan who wants to know everything about the court, from how the game started to the superstars who c

Cover of Travel Team

After being cut from the travel team for his size, twelve-year-old Danny Walker forms his own squad to prove that heart

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Matt Christopher Sports Biographies

Matt Christopher

For the young athlete who needs a reminder that setbacks aren't endings. This biography shows how grit and hard work tur

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Barbara Ann Porte

Harry is certain he is going to have a terrible time visiting his parents' friends, but the afternoon might hold some su

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Let's Play Basketball!

Charles R. Smith Jr.

A bouncy basketball has a mind of its own and begs to be taken outside for a day of dribbling, shooting, and active play

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Matt Christopher Sports Stories

Shoot for the Hoop

Matt Christopher

Rusty Young is determined to join the summer basketball league, but first he must convince his parents that his diabetes

Cover of Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk

Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam Dunk

Trinka Hakes Noble

Gym class descends into total chaos when Jimmy’s pet snake gets loose, leading to the wildest basketball game ever playe

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The Real Sports Kid #1

The Real Lucky Charm

Charisse K. Richardson

When her lucky gold basketball disappears, ten-year-old Mia panics until she realizes the talent on the court comes from

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Time Machine Magazine #2

Harmony and Hoops

Brandon Terrell

For the child feeling pulled between two different talents, this story explores the stress of choosing between hobbies a

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Jake Maddox, Natasha Deen

For the child struggling to fit in on a new team or feeling lonely after a best friend moves away.

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Victory School Superstars

It's Hard to Dribble with Your Feet

For the child who excels in one area but feels discouraged when a new skill doesn't come naturally, this story explores

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Modern Fairy Tales

Frances Minters

For the child who loves a classic story but wants to see themselves in a modern world. This rhythmic, urban retelling ce

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