James Monson

Get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the life of a professional basketball player. Being a professional basketball player is hard work. Most start playing the sport when they are very young. They play all the way through high school and college. The best players make it to the National Basketball Association (NBA) or Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Those pro players lift weights, watch what they eat, and work on their skills every day. With all of their hard work, they hope to win championship games. This book takes a look at what it's like to play pro basketball. You'll learn about: How players work their way up to the NBA or WNBA How players prepare before games How players connect with fans through charity work and social media Go inside the sport and see what it's like to be a pro athlete

Get an exciting behind-the-scenes look at the life of a professional basketball player. Being a professional basketball player is hard work. Most start playing the sport when they are very young. They play all the way through high school and college. The best players make it to the National Basketball Association (NBA) or Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA). Those pro players lift weights, watch what they eat, and work on their skills every day. With all of their hard work, they hope to win championship games. This book takes a look at what it's like to play pro basketball. You'll learn about: How players work their way up to the NBA or WNBA How players prepare before games How players connect with fans through charity work and social media Go inside the sport and see what it's like to be a pro athlete

Before they hit the ice for a game, hockey players do a lot to prepare. Give readers an exciting insider's look at the lives of professional athletes in the world of hockey, from training to special events outside of the rink.

What's it like to be a baseball player? From youth leagues to the minors to Major League Baseball, readers will learn how athletes prepare for games and participate in special events off the field.