Childrens Basketball

Discover more about Christian Laettner’s last-second shot in the 1992 NCAA men’s basketball tournament. Learn about how Kerri Strug landed a near-perfect vault performance on an injured ankle, helping the U.S. gymnastics team win gold at the 1996 Summer Olympics.

How many players are on a football team? Why is a baseball white with red stitches? What are triathlons? You've got questions about sports, and Kids' Questions has answers!

Learn about the skills, equipment, and safety concerns of basketball.

They slam big-time dunks. They pull down rebounds. Who are the brightest stars in the game of basketball?

In Manu Ginobili: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Greatest Sixth Men, you will learn the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier players off the bench, Manu Ginobili. Since joining the NBA as the 57th overall pick in the 1999 NBA Draft, Manu Ginobili has cemented his legacy as one of the most impressive sixth men to ever play the game. A four-time NBA champion, Manu's role in the core of the San Antonio dynasty is indisputable as he played alongside Tim Duncan and Tony Parker in their championship runs in the early 2000s and more recently in 2014.

Maya Moore is a standout forward in the WNBA. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

Candace Parker is a standout basketball star. Learn about her childhood and her rise to becoming a WNBA superstar.

In Stephen Curry: The Inspiring Story of One of Basketball's Sharpest Shooters, you'll hear about the inspirational story of one of basketball's premier point guards, Stephen Curry. Curry has had an electrifying five-year career playing in the National Basketball Association. In this short audiobook, we will learn about how Steph became the star point guard that he is today.

The Aldens are in a community basketball league, and Buzz and Tipper Nettleton, Greenfield’s most famous basketball stars, are coaching their teams! But Tipper’s Most Valuable trophy is missing, and Buzz’s practice schedules get mixed up. Is somebody trying to foul up the community league?

Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball—from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews.

Do you have a favorite sport? Do you want to learn more about different kinds of sports? This series introduces beginning learners to the fun world of sports! Each book begins with a playful narrative, putting kids into the action. Text takes listeners through basic information about each sport, including how to play, gear used, and more! Grab your gear, and get ready for some sports fun! This volume includes Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Football, and Gymnastics.

Athletes perform spectacular feats of strength and speed, but sometimes, a player or team rises above the rest to become a legend. From Michael Phelps’ gold medals to Tim Howard’s saves in the 2014 World Cup, this series presents the most exciting records in sports history. This volume includes Baseball Records and Basketball Records.

From the history to the road to glory, they highlight the thrills of the game! This volume includes The Final Four, The NBA Finals, and The Stanley Cup Finals.

Explore the science behind your favorite sport with simple, clear explanations. Young athletes won't be able to stop listening as they learn more about Sports STEM!

You don't need to be a pro athlete in real life to make big money playing sports like basketball, football, soccer, and others. With lots of practice and quick reflexes, players of Madden NFL, NBA 2K, and other athletic games can hit the big-time on the esports scene.

James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn’t an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets.

Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic’s talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Listeners will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!

This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart—on and off the court.

Embiid made his NBA debut in 2016 and was named to the All-Star Game in 2018. That same year, he became one of just seven players with 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds, and 200 blocks in his first 100 games. Discover how Embiid overcame injuries to become one of the NBA’s brightest stars.

Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren’t enough players for a girls’ basketball team. Ionescu wasn’t allowed on the boys’ team, but she didn’t give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team.