Basketball highlights one of the world’s most popular sports. Readers will be introduced to the rules of the game, the skills required to play it, and the history of the sport. In addition, readers will learn about the legendary teams, players, and coaches that have helped the sport grow. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Early Encyclopedias is an imprint of Abdo Reference, a division of ABDO.