Doeden, Matt. 34 Amazing Facts About Basketball. Unbelievable!: UpDog Books. Lerner, 01/2024. 32pp. Nonfiction. Trade $30.65. 979-8765608982. Paper $10.99. 979-8765625118. GRADES 2–5. ADDITIONAL.
This eight-book series presents high-interest nonfiction topics using very sparse and accessible text. Readers will learn about both men’s and women’s college and professional basketball with photos on each page. In all the books reviewed (Basketball, Football, Minecraft, and Natural Wonders), full-page photos are accompanied by only one or two lines of text, making them a good choice for English language learners and reluctant readers. Other high-interest topics in the series include weather, space, sharks, and wrestling. Back matter includes a glossary, index, and resources for further exploration.
Rachael Reiley—Hillcrest Elementary K–8 / Oakland Unified School District