Did you ever hear a basketball swish through a basket? It's a beautiful sound! The pros make this sport look easy, but beginning players learn quickly that it's not. This lively book takes readers through the positions of the game as well as some of the rules. They'll learn that basketball players need strength and endurance. And finally, they'll learn the role of good sportsmanship in this and other sports. At-level, achievable text is paired with action-packed photographs of players of all ages.