John Hareas
1) Yao Ming
Author
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
c2003
Language
English
Description
Yao Ming is the biggest basketball phenomenon since Michael Jordan -- basketball fans everywhere are clamoring for more, more, more about this awesome athlete! Now, with this easy reader, kids will learn all about Yao Ming's amazing life story. From his childhood in China, to his selection as the NBA's #1 draft pick, to his whirlwind year of awards, media attention, and superstardom, this book covers it all. Easy-to-read text and intense game photos...
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2004
Language
English
Description
Ultimate Basketball is a fascinating and in-depth look at the sport from its humble beginnings in 1891 to the multimillion-dollar global business of today. Follow a decade-by-decade chronology of the sport, read about legendary coaches and players, team dynasties, the fanciest locker room, and the most important stats and rules of the game. Everything you need to know about basketball is in this action-packed, fully illustrated one-of-a-kind volume....