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1) Sue Bird
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm is a basketball legend. She is also a vocal social-justice advocate and a community leader. Read about her life and career on and off the court"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the U.S. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and winning give Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps."--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"As a child, Diana Taurasi was awkward and gangly. But as soon as she started playing basketball, she learned that her size and height gave her an advantage on the basketball court. Since winning the WBNA Rookie of the Year title in 2004, Taurasi has come a long way. Discover more about Taurasi's highlights on the court in this action-packed biography in the Stars of Sports series."-- provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Holiday House
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren't enough players for a girls' basketball team. Ionescu wasn't allowed on the boys' team, but she didn't give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team. Learn about how Ionescu became the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and the player she is today"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In this fun top-ten book, readers will learn all about basketball's biggest stars! With exciting photos, interesting stats, and more, sports fans will find plenty to cheer about.
Author
Series
Publisher
Vintage Español
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Cuando Diana Taurasi era una niña, el baloncesto femenino profesional no existía en los EE. UU. Diana sabía que tenía talento y trabajó duro para crear oportunidades para ella y otras atletas femeninas. Ganó campeonatos en la escuela secundaria y la universidad antes de convertirse en profesional con la Phoenix Mercury de la WNBA y ganando cinco medallas de oro olímpicas, inspirando a muchas chicas a seguir sus pasos atléticos". --Página...
Author
Series
Publisher
Little Bigfoot, an imprint of Sasquatch Books
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This picture book biography of accomplished and celebrated basketball player and activist Sue Bird follows her journey from an energetic yet shy young girl to one of the most versatile and inspirational athletes of our time and a leader whose legacy extends off the court. Sue Bird is a professional basketball athlete who has played for the Seattle Storm WNBA team her entire career. The Heart of the Storm captures her story, beginning with her childhood...
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