Basketball is a team sport. The players wear uniforms and try to get the ball through the hoop at the end of the court. Find out about the coach, making points, and how to win a game. This informational text, nonfiction Beginning-to-Read book contains high-frequency words and content vocabulary. This book can be paired with Up, Up, Up, Dear Dragon , its twin text fiction counterpart. Reading reinforcement pages include a word list and activities to strengthen early literacy skills, such as understanding the craft and structure of informational text, key vocabulary words, foundation skills, close reading, and fluency. Aligns with English Language Arts Standards for Grades K-3.