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61) Joel Embiid
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
62) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Kevin Durant was already an amazing basketball player in the NBA when he won gold at the Olympics. So how did this incredible athlete rise to the top? In this fascinating introduction, young readers will learn about Durant's life and his many amazing achievements.
64) Steph Curry
Author
Series
Publisher
Kaleidoscope Publishing, Inc
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
Author
Series
Publisher
Mitchell Lane Publishers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Russell Westbrook grew up loving the game of basketball. But he never imagined that he would actually play professionally. But his hard work and determination made it possible. As a young boy, he would practice the sport for hours at a time. As a high school freshman, he would play among the seniors on his team. His natural talent and his drive to succeed led him to play as a freshman on his college team as well. Two years later, he decided to enter...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Michael Jordan is known as the greatest basketball player of all time, but he is so much more than just an athlete. The man who made fans want to 'Be Like Mike' revolutionized the world of sports, is an ambassador for the game around the world, and serves as a role model to millions. [This book] contains essential facts and stories all basketball fans should know, plus inspiring quotes and brilliant photos. Learn about MJ's early days growing up...
68) Michael Jordan
Author
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"One of five siblings, Little Michael grew up facing competition in every game he played. When he failed to make the school basketball squad, he trained all summer long. The next year, he was the star of the team, and went on to become the most famous player of all time. By working hard to be the best, Michael encourages us to always shoot for our dreams. This . . . story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the back"--Back...
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
Publisher
Capstone Press, a capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Klay Thompson's skill with a basketball runs in the family. His father was drafted into the NBA in 1978. But it's Klay's own star qualities that shine as he plays for the Golden State Warriors. Known for his shooting ability, Thompson has helped his team win big. Find out more about his career moments and behind-the-scenes facts in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series."-- provided by publisher.
72) Joel Embiid
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishers
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"It might be hard to imagine, but Joel Embiid didnt always know he wanted to play basketball. Born in a part of Africa called Cameroon, Embiid wanted to be the president of Cameroon when he grew up! Later, he decided his math skills would be best used as an astronaut. Volleyball showed Embiid he could be good at sports. Even once he found basketball, Embiids journey didnt get any clearer or easier. His path to greatness included his parents concerns,...
Author
Publisher
Basic Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"In 1991, Michael Jordan was on the brink of his first national championship and global superstardom. As he overcame stiff competition from the reigning titans of basketball and solidified his iconic status in the imagination of the American public, every new success created unprecedented commercial possibilities. Yet his life grew increasingly isolating. Every game, every appearance on television, amplified the public clamoring for Jordan to meet...
75) Kobe Bryant
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy."--Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Castle Point Books, published and distributed by St. Martin's Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
Kobe Bryant's basketball career reads like a road map for the pursuit of greatness. He is talented, yet, but his relentless work ethic, his tireless pursuit of knowledge, his unflappable confidence and his turbo-charged ambition drove him to become an icon with a lasting legacy. Peña provides a biographical book at Kobe's upbringing and his celebrated career with the Los Angeles Lakers. With powerful quotes from the Black Mamba himself, this book...
Author
Publisher
Ballantine Books
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
Acclaimed sports journalist Jack McCallum delivers the untold story of the greatest team ever assembled: the 1992 U.S. Olympic Men's Basketball Team that captivated the world, kindled the hoop dreams of countless children around the planet, and remade the NBA into a global sensation. As a senior staff writer for Sports Illustrated, McCallum enjoyed a courtside seat for the most exciting basketball spectacle on earth, covering the Dream Team from its...
Author
Publisher
Scribner
Pub. Date
[2021].
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on unprecedented access and personal experiences that would not be possible for any reporter today, Shaughnessy takes us inside the legendary Larry Bird-led Celtics teams, capturing the camaraderie as they rose to dominate the NBA. Fans can witness the cockiness of Larry Bird (who once walked into an All Star Weekend locker room, announced that he was going to win the three-point contest, and did); the ageless athleticism of Robert Parish;...
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