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Basketball Stars

Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players

Part of Sports Stars

Author Chris Navalta
Illustrated by Anderson Carman
Ebook (EPUB)
Zeitgeist | Z Kids
On sale Jul 08, 2025 | 128 Pages | 9798217151561
Age 8-12 years | Grades 3-7
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A collection of stories about great basketball players to inspire young fans, with famous skills they’ll want to try out on the court

Is your child obsessed with basketball? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and unforgettable games? Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional basketball, tailored for young readers.

Authored by a sportswriter/basketball superfan, this book will teach readers about each player’s signature skills and how they practiced them to win. Readers will learn about Steph Curry’s rise to becoming a global basketball icon and his supreme ball-handling skills; Caitlin Clark’s success story and the art of the step-back; LeBron James’s path to legendary status, including his iconic moves; and many more inspiring stories and techniques from other top players. Basketball Stars features:


  • 10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of basketball. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the way.
  • Signature skills from every featured player to try on the court, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your game.
  • Engaging illustrations that show each player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skill.

Ideal for basketball fans ages 8–12, this book will inspire both basketball fans and new readers excited to learn more about the game of basketball.
© Shomari Smith
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chris Navalta studied journalism at Sacramento State University. As a sports reporter, he began covering the NBA from 2000 to 2003, including several players in this book, like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Muggsy Bogues. He joined the Sacramento Kings’ Media Relations team in 2003. The same year, he started working as the publicist for Golden State Warriors player Adonal Foyle, who he worked with for 20 years. Chris has
also worked on projects with other basketball players, including Muggsy Bogues and Aaron Gordon. Chris loves basketball so much, he even got married at an NBA player’s home. Today, Chris leads award-nominated PR campaigns in the gaming industry. He continues to work with basketball players, such as Gary Payton II, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Cameron Johnson, connecting them with the video games they love to play. View titles by Chris Navalta
Anderson Carman graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art. He is the creator and artist of Fear Hunters, Cyber League Baseball, and Stan, the Green Flamingo. He previously illustrated Soccer Stars for the Z Kids Sports Stars series. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and three kids. He was a gold medalist in the Basketball Knockout Event at his 2024 Family Reunion Olympics. View titles by Anderson Carman

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A collection of stories about great basketball players to inspire young fans, with famous skills they’ll want to try out on the court

Is your child obsessed with basketball? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and unforgettable games? Basketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players is the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional basketball, tailored for young readers.

Authored by a sportswriter/basketball superfan, this book will teach readers about each player’s signature skills and how they practiced them to win. Readers will learn about Steph Curry’s rise to becoming a global basketball icon and his supreme ball-handling skills; Caitlin Clark’s success story and the art of the step-back; LeBron James’s path to legendary status, including his iconic moves; and many more inspiring stories and techniques from other top players. Basketball Stars features:


  • 10 captivating stories about legends and soon-to-be legends of basketball. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the way.
  • Signature skills from every featured player to try on the court, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your game.
  • Engaging illustrations that show each player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skill.

Ideal for basketball fans ages 8–12, this book will inspire both basketball fans and new readers excited to learn more about the game of basketball.

Author

© Shomari Smith
Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Chris Navalta studied journalism at Sacramento State University. As a sports reporter, he began covering the NBA from 2000 to 2003, including several players in this book, like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Muggsy Bogues. He joined the Sacramento Kings’ Media Relations team in 2003. The same year, he started working as the publicist for Golden State Warriors player Adonal Foyle, who he worked with for 20 years. Chris has
also worked on projects with other basketball players, including Muggsy Bogues and Aaron Gordon. Chris loves basketball so much, he even got married at an NBA player’s home. Today, Chris leads award-nominated PR campaigns in the gaming industry. He continues to work with basketball players, such as Gary Payton II, Karl-Anthony Towns, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Cameron Johnson, connecting them with the video games they love to play. View titles by Chris Navalta
Anderson Carman graduated from Savannah College of Art and Design with a BFA in sequential art. He is the creator and artist of Fear Hunters, Cyber League Baseball, and Stan, the Green Flamingo. He previously illustrated Soccer Stars for the Z Kids Sports Stars series. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and three kids. He was a gold medalist in the Basketball Knockout Event at his 2024 Family Reunion Olympics. View titles by Anderson Carman

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