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Author
Series
Publisher
Callisto Publishing, an imprint of Sourcebooks
Pub. Date
[2024]
Description
"Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes rising above adversity to shine on the court. Bursting with ... stats and unmatched feats for some of the greatest players in each position, this lineup of inspirational basketball biographies shows kids what it takes to be a real MVP"--Publisher marketing.
"Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx basketball star Sylvia Fowles. Describes her life growing up, where she went to college, and how she helped her team win three WNBA titles. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--
4) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications, a division of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Description
LeBron James is a basketball legend. In 2016 he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to win their first ever National Basketball Association (NBA) Championship. Before that, the basketball superstar--known to fans as King James--had already won two other NBA championships and two Olympic gold medals. He's been in movies, on TV, and on magazine covers. He's naturally talented, but he still works incredibly hard to stay on top of his game. Learn more about James's...
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. Yet in no time she exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball; and in April 1896 she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever intercollegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 10
Formats
Description
"An autobiography about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his life growing up in New York, becoming the basketball star he's known to be, and getting involved in the world around him as an activist for social change"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, A Capstone Imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Standing over 6 feet tall while in middle school, Kevin Durant seemed destined for basketball greatness. He was heavily recruited after high school and never folded to the pressure. From NBA rookie of the year to the NBA finals MVP, Durant has proven himself time and time again. This fresh biography from the Stars of Sports series breaks down his extraordinary list of accomplishments"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishing
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Before he was an NBA superstar, Kevin Durant was a kid who loved playing basketball. Durant grew up to be the second overall pick in the NBA Draft. After a season in which he won NBA Rookie of the Year, his team moved to Oklahoma City, where Durant led the Thunder to the NBA Finals in 2012. This book takes readers through Durant s impressive career, including scoring titles, All-Star games, and winning the NBA s Most Valuable Player Award in 2014....
11) Hoops heroes
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
c2009
Description
"Checkout some of the NBA's most electrifying players! This super-cool scrapbook is packed with photos and facts about your favorite NBA stars!"--P. [4] of cover.
12) Stephen Curry
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes to mind: greatness. From shooting three-pointers with laser precision to his clutch ability to hit buzzer-beaters time and again, he has established himself as one of the best players in pro basketball. But greatness was never a guarantee for Steph. The son of a talented NBA player, he dreamed of one day playing professionally just like his dad. Yet Steph, who was always smaller and weaker than the...
13) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"The eighth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers."--
17) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"Whether you call him King James or simply LeBron, one thing is certain: LeBron James is THE face of the NBA. At just eighteen, and facing sky-high expectations, LeBron headed straight from high school to the pros. Cool under pressure, he went on to shatter the record books and become the most popular athlete in America. Yet nothing was ever handed to LeBron. As a kid, he had to move homes constantly, even separating from his mother for a time. But...
18) Michael Jordan
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life of the star player for the Chicago Bulls and describes his accomplishments within the National Basketball Association.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players--an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
20) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Basketball superstar Kobe Bryant made news as one of the NBA's highest scorers and the youngest all-star player. Over his twenty-year career with the LA Lakers, he earned three MVP awards and five championships. A towering figure in business and charity work too, Bryant is a name not to be forgotten. This biography focuses on Bryant's accomplishments on the basketball court and off it, with colorful photographs, interesting sidebars, and a quick-access...
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