Tony loves basketball. But the game changed recently when his best friend, Dante, a hoops phenom, was killed by a police officer. Tony hopes he can carry on Dante's legacy by making the Sabres, the AAU basketball team Dante took to two national championships. Tony doesn't make the team, but Coach James likes what he sees from Tony at tryouts and offers him another chance: join the team as the statistician. With his community reeling and the team just finding its footing on the court, can Tony find a path to healing while helping to bring the Sabres a championship?

The humorous and heartwarming third book in the Simon B. Rhymin' series will have readers bopping along to the beat as Simon joins the community basketball team. When Simon joins the basketball team, he's so excited to be a part of a neighborhood tradition. But when he shoots an AIRBALL, Simon knows he needs reinforcements. He recruits his best friend C.J. to the team and it's finally looking like the Creighton Park Panthers have a shot at breaking their four season losing streak--until some of the other players abandon them for a better team. Now, Simon isn't sure they'll ever have a chance at winning. With a pep rally featuring some epic beats to help Creighton Park and the neighborhood feel some pride, maybe the team will finally prove they have what it takes not simply to win, but to be a part of something.

The humorous and heartwarming third book in the Simon B. Rhymin' series, by America's favorite rapping teacher from Chicago, will have readers bopping along to the beat as Simon joins the community basketball team. When eleven-year-old Simon Barnes joins the basketball team, he's so excited to be part of a neighborhood tradition. But when he shoots an AIR BALL, Simon knows he needs reinforcements. He recruits his best friend C.J. to the team and it's finally looking like the Creighton Park Panthers have a shot at breaking their four-season losing streak--until some of the other players abandon them for a better team. Now Simon isn't sure the Panthers will ever have a chance at winning. But with the help of his friends, a pep rally featuring epic beats, and some Creighton Park pride, maybe the team can finally prove they have what it takes not simply to win, but to be a part of something that matters. Irresistible rhymes and lovable characters will keep readers engaged through this tale of teamwork, community, and friendship. READ MORE ABOUT SIMON AND HIS CREW: Simon B. Rhymin' Simon B. Rhymin' Takes a Stand

The Raptors are going co-edwhich means that for the first time ever, there will be girls on the team. Mason's willing to see what these girls can do, especially after meeting Cindy, who has some serious moves on the court. But the other guys aren't so sure about this...

Miguel is great at shooting the basketball, but not so great at dribbling, so with practice he tries to master his fear of taking his eyes off the ball.

Miguel is great at shooting the basketball, but not so great at dribbling, so with practice he tries to master his fear of taking his eyes off the ball.

Aiden wants to win at basketball, so when rookie Chloe joins the team he becomes frustrated she isn't perfect, but he soon remembers what it means to be a supportive teammate.

Aiden wants to win at basketball, so when rookie Chloe joins the team he becomes frustrated she isn't perfect, but he soon remembers what it means to be a supportive teammate.

The Ballers work well together in practice, but when it comes to an actual game Kevin is so focused on being the star he refuses to pass to open teammates, soon finding himself sitting on the bench instead of playing.

The Ballers work well together in practice, but when it comes to an actual game Kevin is so focused on being the star he refuses to pass to open teammates, soon finding himself sitting on the bench instead of playing.

Eight-year-old Candace was the shooting star on her previous team, but she's never even tried a layup and, finding it more difficult than expected, she thinks about quitting. Fortunately, she asks a friend for help instead.

Eight-year-old Candace was the shooting star on her previous team, but she's never even tried a layup and, finding it more difficult than expected, she thinks about quitting. Fortunately, she asks a friend for help instead.

See below for English description. Qui aurait cru que les maths pouvaient être aussi intéressantes qu'une partie de basketball? Préparez-vous à plonger dans la géométrie, la physique et les statistiques avec ce livre « gagnant » de National Geographic Kids. Découvrez les nombres derrière les passes parfaites et les coups gagnants après que l'alarme a retenti, ainsi que les meilleures parties de l'histoire! Avec leurs nouvelles connaissances, les lecteurs comprendront mieux ce sport passionnant et parviendront même à améliorer leur jeu. Who knew that math could be just as exciting as the game of basketball itself? Get ready to slam dunk into geometry, physics, and statistics in this "winning" book from National Geographic Kids. Discover the numbers behind the perfect bounce-pass and the buzzer-beating bank shot, as as well as the greatest plays in basketball history! With their newfound knowledge, readers will better understand this thrilling sport and even improve their own play on the court. Original title: National Geographic Kids: It's a Numbers Game! Basketball