"How can a girl go from playing basketball in gym class to becoming a WNBA superstar? The journey starts by learning as much as possible about the sport of basketball. Through manageable text, a detailed graphic organizer, and fun fact boxes, readers explore basketball basics. They also discover stories of some of the most famous women to ever play the game. Full-color photographs show girls and women hard at work and having fun on the basketball court. With each turn of the page, readers will feel inspired to pick up a basketball and put all they've learned into action"--Provided by the publisher.

Includes index. Includes glossary.

Nothing but net! -- Women's basketball pioneers -- Basketball basics -- Playing the positions -- Great college teams -- Basketball around the world -- The WNBA -- WNBA role models -- Cool careers -- Staying fit and making friends.