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3) The Currys
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2021]
Description
Meet the Currys, a family of superstar athletes. The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and his brother, Seth Curry of the Portland Trail Blazers, faced off on the court in the first-ever sibling match-up in an NBA Final. Their parents flipped a coin to decide which jersey to wear and which son to support. Readers will learn how the "First Family of Basketball" found fame and fortune, how they give back to their fans, and what they plan to do next....
5) LeBron James
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 4
Description
"The fifth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers." --
6) Basketball
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Photographs and text provide accounts of some of the greatest players and moments in the history of professional basketball.
9) Larry Bird
Author
Pub. Date
c1992
Description
Examines the personal life and basketball career of the noted Boston Celtics player.
10) Michael Jordan
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Appears on list
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 inspiring story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the back"--Page...
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Description
"The NBA's top players are profiled, with glossy, full-page colour phots, bios, previous-season stats and more! A special section profiles the 2019 championship team, The Toronto Raptors. Profiled players include Kawai Leonard, Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Fred VanVleet Pascal Siakam, Steph Curry, Kevin Durant, Khris Middleton and many more, to keep the hoop dreams alive -- and young fans reading -- into the next exciting season!"--
Author
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Discusses the past and future of women's basketball and presents biographies of eight of the sport's most famous players: Cynthia Cooper, Teresa Edwards, Lisa Leslie, Rebecca Lobo, Nikki McCray, Dawn Staley, Kate Starbird, and Sheryl Swoopes
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Description
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each NBA team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards...
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 7
Description
The true story of the all-black high school basketball team that broke the color barrier in segregated 1950s Indiana, masterfully told by National Book Award winner Phil Hoose. By winning the state high school basketball championship in 1955, ten teens from an Indianapolis school meant to be the centerpiece of racially segregated education in the state shattered the myth of their inferiority. Their brilliant coach had fashioned an unbeatable team...
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