Introduces the techniques, equipment, rules, and safety requirements of basketball.

Profiles some of the key players on the New York Liberty professional women's basketball team and describes the team's first year in the WNBA.

Profiles some of the key players on the Los Angeles Sparks professional women's basketball team and describes the team's first year in the WNBA.

Briefly describes the first season of the team that lost the most games in the fledgling Women's National Basketball Association in 1997 and some of the talented women who play for this team.

Executing a dunk in a National Basketball League game takes a lot of practice. It also takes a lot of science! Readers discover the many areas of science that can be seen in action during a basketball game, including physics and biology. They also explore the ways science, technology, engineering, and math come together in the world of basketball. Colorful photographs, fact-filled sidebars, and helpful graphic organizers keep readers engaged as they explore basic STEM curriculum topics in a fresh way. Readers will be eager to visit the basketball court and see science in action after turning the final page.

Profiles some of the key players for the Phoenix Mercury and describes the team's first year in the WNBA.