Tip-Off: Basketball

The whistle blows, the ball is up, two players leap for it—tip-off! The athletes of the National Basketball Association (NBA) entertain millions of fans with their amazing dribbling skills, no-look passes, and daring dunks. This high-interest collection uses accessible text and stunning photographs to give an exciting, close-up look at the five basketball positions, like point guard and center. Enthusiasts will get to learn about players like Wilt Chamberlain and LeBron James, stars who have dominated at those positions. Students also get advice about how to train to become future basketball superstars.