<p>"Basketball Basics" is the perfect book to introduce children ages 3 to 8 to the fundamentals of playing basketball. Teachers can easily incorporate the story into the classroom curriculum, and parents can read to and with their little ones at home.</p><p><br></p><p>Coach Charlotte''s Giraffes and Coach Martin''s Eagles spend the first week of basketball season learning the fundamentals of the game -dribbling, passing, shooting, some defense, and rebounding - but they''ve never played against each other. This year, Coach Martin suggests a friendly scrimmage game so players can practice their new skills.</p><p><br></p><p>Will the Giraffes or the Eagles win?</p>