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Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
Elgin Baylor's memoir of an epic all-star career in the NBA-during which he transformed basketball from a horizontal game to a vertical one-and his fights against racism during his career as a player and as general manager of the LA Clippers under the infamous Donald Sterling
People think of Elgin Baylor as one of the greatest basketball players in the history of the game-and one of the NBA's first black superstars-but the full extent of his legacy...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Publishing
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
Details of James's life as a young man struggling in his home life to his rise to fame and fortune on the basketball court are illustrated in full-color photos in this biography. Fans get an inside look into the events that made him a star, how he keeps himself grounded amid media attention, and the sometimes negative fan reactions to his decisions. This glimpse of the person behind the athlete reveals a person dedicated to programs that benefit children...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
"Discover the amazing achievements of fan favorite two-time MVP Stephen Curry in this brand-new, comprehensive biography. Stephen Curry is a two-time NBA Most Valuable Player, record-breaker, and Finals champion who electrifies fans with his incredible on-court feats. He's also a dedicated husband, father, and philanthropist who inspires people on and off the court. Learn more about this remarkable athlete in this biography, complete with stats and...
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 3
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. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a...
8) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Rosen Central
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Read about the many accomplishments on and off the court, that LeBron James' has acquired throughout his life.
10) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Company
Pub. Date
c2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life of Kevin Durant, the NBA's all-star and three time scoring champion, his childhood in Washington, D.C area to his success at the University of Texas where his jersey number was later retired, to his 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics.
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Kobe Bryant's death in January 2020 did more than rattle the worlds of sports and celebrity. The tragedy of that helicopter crash unveiled the full breadth and depth of his influence on our culture, and by tracing and telling the oft-forgotten and lesser-known story of his early life, The Rise [provides] an insight into Kobe that no other analysis has"--
13) LeBron James
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2007]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This book details the high school career and professional basketball career of LeBron James, who plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers.
15) Maya Moore
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title explores the life of Maya Moore, from her early days playing basketball to her triumphs at the highest level. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture He’s one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court, Charles Barkley has made a lasting impact on not only the world of basketball but pop culture at large. Yet few people know the...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Complete with career highlights and photographs, this in-depth biography gives readers an up-close, action-packed look at the iconic basktball player's life and career.
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever. 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! You will find The Harlem Globetrotters, who played...
20) LeBron
Author
Publisher
Avid Reader Press
Pub. Date
c2023.
Language
English
Description
Presents a definitive biography of one of the greatest athletes of all time that chronicles not only LeBron James' meteoric rise to fame but also his solid family, political activism, and business empire.
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