Scholastic has recently released four NBA-themed
titles to coincide with NBA Reading Month. Take a look at the NBA/Scholastic
collection.
NBA Megastars 2001
Released: February 2001
By Bruce Weber
Catch the NBA action in this awesome book, jam-packed with everything you need to know about fourteen of the NBA's flashiest superstars. NBA Megastars 2001 is an amazing collection of action-packed photos and fun facts about the brightest stars in the NBA.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
Meet the Los Angeles Lakers
Released: February 2001
By Lyle Spencer
Action-packed photos of your favorite players-Shaq, Kobe Bryant, and more. Player profiles, fun facts, and complete stats about the team and players from the 1999-2000 season.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
NBA Playbook
Released: February 2001
By Fred Kerber
This is your chance to learn and design the moves, then lead your team to victory on your very own court. Includes an erasable play board so you can draw out the plays and design moves of your own. Introduction by Houston Rockets and 2000 U.S. Olympic Coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
Ages 7 and up
The Vince Carter Story
Released: February 2001
By Doug Smith
In this amazing biography, you'll meet Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors. From his awesome gravity-defying dunks to his thrilling moves on the court, Carter has slammed his way into NBA superstardom! Read up to get the inside scoop on this high-flying All-Star.
78 pp. Ages 7 and up
Yesterday's Heroes
Released: February 2001
By John M. Smallwood, Jr.
A journey through the history of African-American superstars in the NBA. These are the stories of the players who broke the overwhelming color barrier and who made the NBA what it is today.
80 pp. Ages 7 and up
Up and Coming: Stars of the New Millennium
Released: February 2000
By Joe Layden
They may not be household names just yet, but these selected players are on the verge of becoming the NBA's next big thing. Mike Bibby, Vince Carter, Maurice Taylor and Elton Brand are some of the players profiled in this photo driven book.
NBA Slam
Released: February 2000
By John Hareas
Ten of the NBA's most dynamic and powerful dunkers are profiled in this 32-page book. Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Michael Finely, Larry Hughes and Antonio McDyess highlight the Sky Walkers' section while Kevin Garnett, Shawn Kemp, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber lead the way as the Power Dunkers. Stats, fun facts and a sequence of action-packed photos accompany each player. A Dunking Hall of Fame section is also included celebrating the pioneers of dunk.
32 pp Ages 7 and up
Greatest Moments of the NBA
Released: February 2000
By Bruce Weber
A historical look at some of the most memorable events that occurred in the NBA in its 50-plus year history. From Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game against the New York Knicks to the Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game winning streak to the Chicago Bulls record run of 72 regular-season victories, this is NBA history 101 for any young fan of the game.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
Book of Opposites
Released: February 2000
By James Preller
There are a lot of extremes in the game of basketball. Tall players and short players. Players who pass the ball, players who catch the ball. This photo driven book highlights these opposites for young readers being introduced to the game of basketball.
32pp. Ages 4-8
NBA Megastars 2001 Released: February 2001
By Bruce Weber
Catch the NBA action in this awesome book, jam-packed with everything you need to know about fourteen of the NBA's flashiest superstars. NBA Megastars 2001 is an amazing collection of action-packed photos and fun facts about the brightest stars in the NBA.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
Meet the Los Angeles Lakers Released: February 2001
By Lyle Spencer
Action-packed photos of your favorite players-Shaq, Kobe Bryant, and more. Player profiles, fun facts, and complete stats about the team and players from the 1999-2000 season.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
NBA PlaybookReleased: February 2001
By Fred Kerber
This is your chance to learn and design the moves, then lead your team to victory on your very own court. Includes an erasable play board so you can draw out the plays and design moves of your own. Introduction by Houston Rockets and 2000 U.S. Olympic Coach Rudy Tomjanovich.
Ages 7 and up
The Vince Carter Story Released: February 2001
By Doug Smith
In this amazing biography, you'll meet Vince Carter of the Toronto Raptors. From his awesome gravity-defying dunks to his thrilling moves on the court, Carter has slammed his way into NBA superstardom! Read up to get the inside scoop on this high-flying All-Star.
78 pp. Ages 7 and up
Yesterday's Heroes Released: February 2001
By John M. Smallwood, Jr.
A journey through the history of African-American superstars in the NBA. These are the stories of the players who broke the overwhelming color barrier and who made the NBA what it is today.
80 pp. Ages 7 and up
Up and Coming: Stars of the New Millennium
Released: February 2000
By Joe Layden
They may not be household names just yet, but these selected players are on the verge of becoming the NBA's next big thing. Mike Bibby, Vince Carter, Maurice Taylor and Elton Brand are some of the players profiled in this photo driven book.
NBA Slam
Released: February 2000
By John Hareas
Ten of the NBA's most dynamic and powerful dunkers are profiled in this 32-page book. Kobe Bryant, Vince Carter, Michael Finely, Larry Hughes and Antonio McDyess highlight the Sky Walkers' section while Kevin Garnett, Shawn Kemp, Alonzo Mourning, Shaquille O'Neal and Chris Webber lead the way as the Power Dunkers. Stats, fun facts and a sequence of action-packed photos accompany each player. A Dunking Hall of Fame section is also included celebrating the pioneers of dunk.
32 pp Ages 7 and up
Greatest Moments of the NBA
Released: February 2000
By Bruce Weber
A historical look at some of the most memorable events that occurred in the NBA in its 50-plus year history. From Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game against the New York Knicks to the Los Angeles Lakers' 33-game winning streak to the Chicago Bulls record run of 72 regular-season victories, this is NBA history 101 for any young fan of the game.
32 pp. Ages 7 and up
Book of Opposites
Released: February 2000
By James Preller
There are a lot of extremes in the game of basketball. Tall players and short players. Players who pass the ball, players who catch the ball. This photo driven book highlights these opposites for young readers being introduced to the game of basketball.
32pp. Ages 4-8
