Basketball Talk: Alley-Oop, Buzzer Beater, and More Hardcourt Lingo

by Martin Driscoll

Hit a buzzer beater! Throw up a brick! Make it rain! Discover the meaning of these b-ball terms and more in Basketball Talk. This action-packed nonfiction book--created in partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids--presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from the game of basketball. Learn the origin of these words and phrases--from dropping dimes to sixth man--and discover how collegiate and pro ballers use them on the court. With action-packed photos...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1666347043
• ISBN13: 9781666347043
• Release Date: July 2022
• Publisher: Capstone Press
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6