Barbara Barber.  Allie's Basketball Dream

Determined in her effort to play basketball, a young Afro-American girl gives it one more shot with the support of a special friend.

Frances Minters.  Cinder-Elly

In this rap version of the traditional fairy tale, the overworked younger sister gets to go to a basketball game and meets a star player, Prince Charming.

Trinka Hakes Noble.  Jimmy's Boa and the Bungee Jump Slam

Dunk   Jimmy's boa constrictor creates havoc in his gym class and his antics leads to the formation of an unusual basketball team.

Charles Smith.  Let's Play Basketball

A basketball asks to be taken outside to play.

Teresa Bateman.  Princesses Have a Ball

In this rhyming update of the fairy tale of the "Twelve Dancing Princesses," twelve princesses wear out their shoes playing basketball.

Deloris Jordan.  Salt in His Shoes

Young Michael Jordan, who is smaller than the other players, learns that determination and hard work are more important than size when playing the game of basketball.

Bill Martin.  Swish!

Two girls' teams, the Cardinals and the Blue Jays, play a close and intense game of basketball.

Claudia Mills.  Gus and Grandpa at Basketball

Gus enjoys basketball practice, but the noise and pace of real games bother him, until his grandpa gives him some good advice.

James Ziefert.  Harry Goes to Day Camp

At day camp, the counselor has planned a busy day for the campers. Harry can't play soccer or basketball very well, but watch out for him in the water!

Anastasia Suen.  Loose Tooth

Peter can't decide if he wants his loose tooth to fall out because if it falls out, he will have a gap in his smile for the school pictures, but money from the tooth fairy will help him buy a new basketball.

Lisa Harkrader.  Airball:  My Life in Briefs

Uncoordinated Kansas seventh-grader Kirby Nickel braves his coach's ire and becomes captain of the basketball team in order to help him prove that NBA star Brett McGrew is the father he has never known.

John Coy.  Around the World

Portrays a gritty game of street basketball, "Around the world," being played literally around the world, from New York to Australia to China, and elsewhere, and then back to New York.

Stephen Krensky.  Arthur and the Pen-Pal Playoff

After bragging to his pen pal about his basketball skills, Arthur realizes that he has to make good on his boasts when the pen pal comes to visit.

Nora Raleigh Baskin.  Basketball (or Something Like It)

Hank, Nathan, Jeremy, and Anabel deal with the realities of middle school basketball, including family pressure, a series of coaches with very different personalities and agendas, and what it means to be a team--and a friend.

Gertrude Chandler Warner.  The Basketball Mystery

The Aldens investigate when the new coach of their community basketball league has her Most Valuable Player trophy stolen.

Cathy East Dubowski.  The Case of the Slam Dunk Mystery

Score! Ashley and I made it onto our school basketball team, the Mustangs--and we were headed for the playoffs. At practice we were hot, hot, hot! Nothing can stop us now, we thought.... And then our uniforms disappeared. And the players started getting mysterious notes. Talk about foul play! We were on the case!

Matt Christopher.  Center Court Sting

Daren's tendency to blame everyone but himself when anything goes wrong causes problems with his best friend, with a young neighbor who idolizes him, and with one of his basketball teammates.

Ilene Cooper.  Choosing Sides

Jonathan doesn't want his father to think he's a quitter, but middle school basketball--under the lash of a gung-ho coach--is turning out to be anything but fun.

Lucy Jane Bledsoe.  Hoop Girlz

When ten-year-old River, who is crazy about basketball, is not chosen to play in the tournament set up in the town of Azalea, Oregon, she decides to organize a team of her own and accepts the help of her older brother.

Jeff Rud.  In the Paint

Matt loves basketball but finds out that he is dealing with a hard-driving coach, competitve teammates, and a new school.

Matt Christopher.  Johnny Long Legs

Even though he is the tallest member of the basketball team, a young boy finds he is far from being the best player.

Debbie Dadey.  Leprechauns Don't Play Basketball

There's a mystery going on between the new basketball coach and the third-grade teacher, Mrs. Jeepers.

Dan Gutman.  Million Dollar Shot

Eleven-year-old Eddie gets a chance to win a million dollars by sinking a foul shot at the National Basketball Association finals.

Kevin O'Malley.  Mount Olympus Basketball

Zeus, Hera, Athene, Poseidon, and Hades pull some dirty tricks as they face off against Hercules, Jason, Odysseus, Achilles, and Theseus in this gods versus mortals basketball game in ancient Greece.

Suzy Kline.  Orp Goes to the Hoop

All-star baseball pitcher Orp goes out for basketball in the seventh grade and finds that the skills he has developed in his old sport can be effectively transferred to his new one.

Michele Martin Bossley.  Queen of the Court

Kallana has always been interested in fashion and then her father decides that she is going to play basketball.

Charisse K. Richardson.  Real Lucky Charm

Thinking that luck--rather than hard work--has helped her succeed on the court and at school, ten-year-old Mia panics and turns to her twin brother for help when her lucky gold basketball goes missing from her charm bracelet.

Charisse K. Richardson.  Real Slam Dunk

Ten-year-old Marcus plans to become a professional basketball player, but when he, his twin sister, and their classmates meet a real star on a school field trip, they learn the importance of dreaming more than one career dream.

Matt Christopher.  Red-Hot Hightops

Normally fearful to play basketball in front of a crowd, Kelly becomes a confident and aggressive player when she dons a mysterious pair of red sneakers that she finds.

Charles Smith.  Rimshots

Stories and poems about playing basketball.

Susan Beth Pfeffer.  Sara Kate, Superkid

Sara Kate is a normal eight-year-old until one day she discovers she has superpowers and can throw a basketball farther than anyone on earth.

Jean Marzollo.  Slam Dunk Saturday

Nine-year-old Billy wants to do well in his school's basketball fund-raiser, but he is intimidated by a loud-mouthed schoolmate.

Steven Barwin.  Slam Dunk

See what happens to Mason Ashbury's basketball team with the arrival of some new girl players.

Robert Newton Peck.  Soup's Hoop

Soup's crazy plan to help his town's basketball team to victory includes constructing a musical instrument called a spitzentootle and snaring the evil Janice Riker in an unpleasant trap.

Rick Telander.  String Music

An unlikely friendship develops between a lonely eleven-year-old boy and the professional basketball star whom he idolizes.

John Coy.  Strong to the Hoop

Ten-year-old James tries to hold his own and prove himself on the basketball court when the older boys finally ask him to join them in a game.

Gary Soto.  Taking Sides

Fourteen-year-old Lincoln Mendoza, an aspiring basketball player, must come to terms with his divided loyalties when he moves from the Hispanic inner city to a white suburban neighborhood.

Charles Smith.  Tall Tales:  Six Amazing Basketball Dreams

In this collection of stories illustrated with photographs, youngsters show off their smooth moves on the basketball court.

Matt Christopher.  Wheel Wizards

Angry and unhappy because he is now in a wheelchair and apparently no longer able to play basketball, twelve-year-old Seth is amazed to discover wheelchair basketball and finds that his life is not over after all.

Stan Berenstain.  The Wrong Crowd

Sister is worried when Brother joins the Too-Tall gang's basketball team.

Mark Dunning.  Basketball

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John Hareas.  Basketball

Presents a comprehensive history of the game of basketball and includes full-color and vintage photographs of early teams and players along with information on equipment and uniforms used over the decades, stadiums, and the birth of the NBA.

Mike Kennedy.  Basketball

An introduction to basketball including history, rules, and a list of some of the sport's outstanding players.

Robin Roberts.  Basketball the Right Way

Discusses the fundamental skills of basketball--dribbling, passing, shooting, and rebounding; understanding the team concept; dealing with difficult situations; and more.

John Hareas.  Basketball Top 10

Presents a variety of facts, statistics, and trivia about basketball. Includes more than 200 top ten lists covering every aspect of the game.

Michael Burgan.  Great Moments in Basketball

Recounts ten high points in the history of basketball, including Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, eight consecutive NBA championships won by the Boston Celtics, and the Houston Comets win the first four WNBA championships.

Charles Smith.  Hoop Kings:  Poems

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary basketball stars, including Shaquille O'Neal, Allen Iverson, and Kobe Bryant.

Charles Smith.  Hoop Queens:  Poems

A collection of twelve poems that celebrate contemporary women basketball stars, including Yolanda Griffith, Chamique Holdsclaw, and Natalie Williams.

William Lace.  Houston Rockets Basketball Team

Traces the history of the Houston Rockets basketball team emphasizing the back to back NBA championships won by the team in the 1990s.

Keltie Thomas.  How Basketball Works

S. L. Berry.  Kids Book of Basketball

Tips and techniques are offered to every kid who dreams of being the next Michael Jordan.

Wayne Stewart.  Little Giant Book of Basketball

Contains a collection of basketball facts, trivia, and history.

Gail Gibbons.  My Basketball Book

Introduces the basics of the game of basketball, describing the players, court, techniques, and rules of play.

Sandra Steen.  Take it to the Hoop

Traces the development of women's basketball, from its beginning in the 1890s through the formation of the Women's National Basketball Association in 1997.

Tom Owens.  Teamwork the Houston Comets in Action

Profiles some of the key players on the Houston Comets and describes the team's first year in the WNBA.