Hoop Kings

Author(s): Charles R. Smith Jr.

Children & Young Adult

With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith Jr. profiles the distinctive styles of the best players in basketball Tim Duncan cashes in double-digit points by banking it off the backboard. Kevin Garnett makes his new-and-improved moves in 3-D. As for Shaquille O'Neal, just see what it might take to fill his gargantuan shoes (shown actual size). With pumping, energetic, rap-inspired wordplay, Charles R. Smith profiles the distinctive playing styles of twelve of the best male players in basketball. An International Reading Association Children's Choice A New York Public Library Book for the Teen Age A Cooperative Children's Book Center Choices List Selection Back matter includes notes on the poems and an author's note.

General Information

  • : 9780763635602
  • : Candlewick Press,U.S.
  • : Candlewick Press,U.S.
  • : 0.0793787
  • : 01 September 2007
  • : books

Other Specifications

  • : Charles R. Smith Jr.
  • : Paperback
  • : English
  • : 40