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KOBE BRYANT
Are you interested in learning more about the beginnings, career, milestones, and future, plans of one of the stalwarts of professional basketball? In this book, we will explore where Bryant grew up, what he was like as a child, how his NBA career panned out, and where is, headed now.
Although it has been a few years since Bryant retired from the game of basketball, he continues to be a tour de force in the sport and in popular culture,...
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LEBRON JAMES
This book covers the story of LeBron and his incredible journey to the NBA. You will soon discover how LeBron was able to rise from humble beginnings, to achieve NBA championship success. In detail, this book shares LeBron's experiences playing High School basketball, his first NBA seasons with Cleveland, his time playing in the Olympics, his stint in Miami, and finally, his most recent success, back playing for the Cavaliers.
LeBron's...
723) Stephen Curry: The amazing story of Stephen Curry - one of basketball's most incredible players!
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STEPHEN CURRY
Only in his thirties, Stephen Curry has achieved in a short span of time what many individuals could not achieve in a lifetime. As the point guard for the Golden State Warriors, he has been, recognized as an NBA All-Star, Most Valuable Player, and Champion.
His attainments have stretched beyond the National Basketball Association and beyond the United States. He has become one of the world's richest and most recognizable athletes,...
724) John Wall
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when the Washington Wizards selected him as the first overall draft pick in 2010. As one of the best point guards in the game, he helped turn the Wizards into a winning team.
725) Kevin Durant
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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This title introduces readers to Kevin Durant, the National Basketball Association all-star and three time scoring champion. Durant's life story is examined from his childhood in the Washington, DC area to his success at the University of Texas where his jersey number was later retired. Durant's years with the Oklahoma City Thunder are discussed, from his selection as second overall in the 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics to his selection...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
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Michigan State Spartans is a beginner's history of the Michigan State University men's basketball team. Beginning with program's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments and meet the key players and legendary coaches who made it happen. Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the Spartans' story, allowing your readers...
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KOBE BRYANT
¿Estás interesado en saber más sobre los comienzos, la carrera, los logros y el legado de una de las leyendas del baloncesto profesional? En este libro, exploraremos dónde creció Bryant, cómo era de niño, cómo se desarrolló su carrera en la NBA y cuál es su legado.
Aunque han pasado varios años desde que Bryant se retiró del juego de baloncesto, su legado ha inspirado a toda una nueva generación de estrellas en ascenso de...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic's talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Readers will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!
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This book serves as a biography of Kobe Bryant, one of the greatest basketball players to ever, lace them up. Kobe has one of the longest, and most, decorated careers of any basketball player in history, and this book aims to educate you all about it! Throughout this book, you will learn about Bryant's younger years, his journey to the NBA, his many accomplishments and records, the challenges he faced, and also, what's next for the NBA champion now...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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The Boston-Celtics rivalry only intensified with the added rivalry of Magic Johnson and Larry Bird. The ultimate showdown between teams and the two players would take place at the 1979 NCAA Finals. Complete with historic photos, timeline, glossary, news articles, and more. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star LaMelo Ball. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.
732) Lisa Leslie
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This book dives deep into the life and career of basketball star Lisa Leslie. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete's biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete's accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.
733) Anthony Davis
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Voted to the 2015 NBA All-Star Game as a starter, the New Orleans Pelicans' center Anthony Davis is on top of the basketball world. Follow his journey from his childhood in Chicago all the way to the NBA.
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Hope High School in Providence, Rhode Island was once a model city school, graduating a wide range of students from different backgrounds. But, the tumult of the 1960s and the drug wars of the 70s changed both Providence and Hope. Today, the aging school is primarily Hispanic and African-American, with kids traveling for miles by bus and foot each day.
Hope was known for its state championship basketball teams in the 1960s, but its 2012 team is much...
736) Villanova University
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A fun, fact-filled overview of Villanova's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary...
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A fun, fact-filled overview of UCLA's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star James Harden. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
739) James Harden
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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James Harden is the 2018 National Basketball Association (NBA) MVP for the Houston Rockets. Harden was a bench player with the Oklahoma City Thunder when he joined the NBA in 2009, but after being traded, he made the All-Star Team every year in his first six years with the Rockets. He is known for his accurate three-point shot and his trademark bushy beard. Learn how Harden went from bench player to MVP, how he stays fit for the long NBA season, and...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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The Playmakers series introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Kevin Durant: NBA Superstar summarizes Kevin Durant 's life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the court. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO...
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