Executing a dunk and landing a 3-pointer in a basketball game takes practice. Understanding how players do these actions requires STEM knowledge! Readers of this high-interest volume will discover how STEM concepts, including physics and biology, can be applied to the action on the court. Vivid photographs, fact-filled sidebars, and helpful graphic organizers keep readers engaged as they explore basic STEM curriculum topics throughout this motivating text. They'll learn that real-life applications of science, technology, engineering, and math can be as exciting as the game itself.