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Being a great athlete takes more than just winning every game. Today's basketball superstars know it takes talent, skill, and respect to make them great. This Sports Illustrated Kids title combines fast-paced action, famous plays, and SEL skills to show what sets your favorite athletes and teams apart-on and off the court.
1242) Name Your Mountain
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Name Your Mountain continues the exciting No Name series (#5) as the high school team matures and faces new challenges. Everything is looking great for Bobby Byington and his friend Cherokee Johnny as their high school basketball team prepares for an important game. But, just when things seem to be going really well, someone tries to take the life of Cherokee Johnny's father. Bobby is determined to help his friend's family but feels useless until...
1243) STEM in Basketball
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IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
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This title examines the STEM concepts that make basketball so exciting. From the physics of jump shots to the technology of computer simulations, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
1244) Black Market
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For Merl Code, basketball was life. In college he played point guard for Clemson before turning pro. Later, with a keen eye for talent and vested interest in the basketball community, he pivoted to marketing, where he was eager to build relationships with young athletes who might one day become ambassadors for Nike and Adidas. But as his network expanded and his responsibilities as a shoe rep grew, he found himself thrust into the dark underbelly...
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Through his fifteen-year career as an NBA player, Clyde Drexler played with elegance and flair, leadership and poise, integrity and an ability to come through in the clutch. He led the Portland Trail Blazers to the NBA Finals twice and helped the Houston Rockets win the NBA championship in 1995. A ten-time All-Star, a member of the 1992 Olympic Dream Team, and now a member of basketball's Hall of Fame, Drexler reached the top of his profession without...
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Every season, dozens of African American basketball players pack up their sneakers to play and live in Israel. They eat Israeli food, navigate Israeli hustle and bustle, experience cultural and religious customs in the world's only Jewish country, and voluntarily expose themselves to the omnipresent threat of violence in the volatile Middle East. Some players are both Black and Jewish by birth. Others choose to convert to Judaism while residing in...
1248) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
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Believed by many to be the greatest basketball player of all time, LeBron James knows what it means to be a superstar athlete! This title for high-low readers covers LeBron's childhood, his road to success, and where his future may lead. Action-packed text and photos draw readers in while features covering quick facts, player favorites, maps of team locations, and more provide fun added information!
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Get Your Balls, Bats, and Sticks on Route 66!
Immortalized in countless books, songs, and movies, Route 66 is a timeless icon of American culture. Until now, however, no guide to this historic byway has focused on another beloved part of American culture: sports. That all changes with RoadTrip America A Sports Fan's Guide to Route 66. In this groundbreaking new book, sports writer and lifelong sports fan Ron Clements goes beyond nostalgic buildings...
1250) Steph Curry
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Steph Curry is unstoppable behind the 3-point line! This star basketball player holds the record for most 3-pointers in NBA history. Readers will uncover the childhood, career, and future of this star shooter throughout the pages of this title. Fact-filled text and vivid photos highlight Steph's skills while features such as a trophy case and a map of where he's played showcase his hard work.
1251) Michael Jordan
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Learn about the incredible life of Michael Jordan, one of the greatest basketball players of all time, in this book from the best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series.
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IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
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James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill. His dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets. Harden is now one of the best players in the league. Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!
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The University of Wisconsin owns one of the greatest basketball histories in the United States. That is the bold claim author Dave Anderson makes-and backs up-in this stunning book. With fascinating photographs and compelling research, Anderson reveals the fi rst golden era, 1900-1941, when University of Wisconsin men dominated college basketball. He adds in wonderful Badger women's basketball, an exciting second golden era, historic game programs,...
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The Beach Ball Classic began in 1981 as a modest avenue for coach Dan D'Antoni to attract the attention of college scouts. It blossomed into one of the premier prep basketball tournaments in the nation. From Kobe Bryant and Vince Carter to Roy Williams, some of the game's biggest stars and most colorful coaches have taken part. They also brought attention to an area generally overlooked in terms of high school sports. With calculated moves, a few...
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This biography of basketball superstar Jeremy Lin is an anthem of Asian American pride that speaks to any child who feels underestimated or misunderstood. If Lin can, you can!
Have you ever been told that you CAN'T? Growing up in the Bay Area, Jeremy Lin heard that over and over again. People made fun of his size and his race and wouldn't give him a chance. But Jeremy persevered until he became the first Taiwanese American to play in the NBA. And...
1256) Jeremy Lin: Rising Star
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The biography of worldwide basketball sensation, Jeremy Lin!
Jeremy Lin is an overnight basketball success! But in order for him to have been ready for his big opportunity, he had to put in years of hard work and practice. Follow along as we trace Jeremy's rise from his high-school days, college hoops at Harvard, and bouncing around the NBA to his awesome, unprecedented performances with the New York Knicks. It's Lin-credible! James Buckley...
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Sports has long been a powerful agent for change in American society. For the first time, the heritage of one region is examined through these lens. African-American Athletes in Arkansas brings to light forgotten figures and cultural giants who helped change the nation. These narrative non-fiction, primary sourced stories include:
1) An in-depth look at the evolution of various strands of black nationalism as seen through Muhammad Ali's college lecture...
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Paul Hatcher won 897 games as the head coach of the Robert E. Lee High School boys' basketball team in Staunton. Astoundingly, he won 85 in a row from 2003 to 2006. In a career spanning forty-three years, Hatcher won four state titles, was named coach of the year an amazing eleven times and is a member of five halls of fame. The beloved mentor also developed nationally recognized talent like Kevin Madden and Tyler Crawford. Author and journalist Patrick...
1259) Trust Your Name
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After Bobby Byington's unforgettable winning high school season, Coach Robison recruits Choctaw players from several communities to play in a summer league. Coach selects the Panther as the team's mascot, saying, "To many Choctaws, young and old, the panther is an elder watching over us, helping us when we are in need." As the team gels and they move to the national tournament, they find out they are up against more than other basketball teams. They...
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From NBA All-Star and ESPN commentator Carlos Boozer, a gripping, intimate and inspiring memoir about overcoming trauma, achieving your dreams and staying true to who you are in the process
Most people know Carlos Boozer as the beloved power forward whose dazzling basketball career spanned two decades. He led Duke University to a national championship, played alongside LeBron, won two Olympic medals and closed out his thirteen-year NBA career as...
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