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Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Edition
First edition.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Language
English
Description
"In this book you will find one-finger ball-spinning, rapid-fire mini-dribbling, and a ricochet head shot!You will find skilled athletes, expert players, and electrifying performers, all rolled into one! You will find nonstop, give-it-all-you've-got, out-to-win-it, sky's-the-limit BASKETBALL!
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Derrick Rose: NBA's Youngest MVP summarizes Derrick Rose's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library!
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state...
Author
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Edition
First edition.
Lexile measure
1110L
Physical Desc
212 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Indianapolis, 1955. They were meant to be the centerpiece of racially segregated education in the state, but shattered the myth of their inferiority. Anchored by Oscar Robertson, a future college and NBA star, the Crispus Attucks Tigers went down in history because of their on-court prowess. Hoose tells the true story of how an all-black high school basketball team became the first state champions from Indianapolis-- and the first all-black team in...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
1120L
Physical Desc
112 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist" --
7) LeBron James
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2007
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
LeBron James can really jump. First, he leaped from high school into the NBA. Since then, he has soared above the competition, becoming a record-setting superstar. Check out LeBron's amazing career inside! They are the heroes, the winners, the champions. They are the people whose exploits thrill and inspire us all. They are the World's Greatest Athletes, and this series celebrates their lives and accomplishments. Written by top national sportswriters,...
8) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Checkerboard Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Lexile measure
750L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
"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...
9) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Lexile measure
230L
Physical Desc
24 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
Language
English
Description
Early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
770L
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the life of Kobe Bryant, including his childhood, early basketball career, his many individual accomplishments, and his NBA championships with the Los Angeles Lakers"--Provided by publisher.
12) LeBron James
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2024]
Lexile measure
950L
Physical Desc
77 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Before he became one of the most famous basketball players on the planet, before he began speaking out for justice, Lebron James was just a kid. Learn more about the life and work of LeBron James -- from growing up with a single mother in Akron, Ohio, to his journey to the NBA and multiple NBA championships, to his social justice work creating I Promise and speaking up for Black Lives Matter. While known as one of the greatest basketball players...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2018.
Lexile measure
990L
Physical Desc
289 pages : portraits ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the...
Author
Series
Publisher
Workman Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023].
Physical Desc
172 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
"A middle-grade celebration of the unheralded people and stories that helped shape the game of basketball, from unsung pioneers to unforgettable moments of the game"--
15) NBA all-stars
Author
Pub. Date
2013
Lexile measure
NC 960L
Physical Desc
32 pages : color photographs ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Find out what makes these six NBA players All-Stars." --p.[4] of cover.
16) Basketball
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2012
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 27 cm.
Language
English
20) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Lexile measure
550L
Physical Desc
31 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"Explores the basketball career of LeBron James with stats, charts, infographics, timelines, and controlled text"--
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