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Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Following his record-breaking year at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, Zion has drawn comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he's worthy of all the hype."--book jacket
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Stephen Curry, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Breanna Stewart is a basketball superstar! She dominated in high school. Stewart then went on to play college ball for the UConn Huskies. From there she got the opportunity to play for Team USA in the Olympics-where she scored the winning shot! Readers will learn how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go onto achieve her dreams.
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes to mind: greatness. From shooting three-pointers with laser precision to his clutch ability to hit buzzer-beaters time and again, he has established himself as one of the best players in pro basketball. But greatness was never a guarantee for Steph. The son of a talented NBA player, he dreamed of one day playing professionally just like his dad. Yet Steph, who was always smaller and weaker than the...
7) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The eighth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--
8) Dwyane Wade
Author
Publisher
Bearport
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the basketball star, focusing on his charitable efforts which include running a free basketball camp for kids and donating money to different causes.
9) Kevin Durant
Author
Publisher
Bearport
Pub. Date
c2012.
Language
English
Description
Profiles the career of basketball player Kevin Durant.
10) Anthony Davis
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Anthony Davis, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
11) James Harden
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to James Harden, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to Russell Westbrook, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary.
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Kobe Bryant dominated the world of basketball as an 18-time NBA All-Star, a five-time NBA champion, and a two-time Olympic gold medalist. This biography details his life and legacy.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Kawhi 'the Klaw' Leonard is a well-known name in basketball. At a towering height of 6 feet, 7 inches, Leonard is one of the most dominant defenders in the NBA. Leonard was just 20 years old when he was first drafted in the NBA. Since then he has had many triumphs and has helped lead his teams to greatness. Discover more about Leonard's career highlights in this exciting biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Around three years old, Sabrina Ionescu picked up a basketball. While she had natural talent, Ionescu worked hard. In middle school there weren't enough players for a girls' basketball team. Ionescu wasn't allowed on the boys' team, but she didn't give up. Instead, she recruited enough girls to make a team. Learn about how Ionescu became the first overall pick in the 2020 WNBA draft and the player she is today.
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"Zion Williamson was a record-breaking high-school athlete in South Carolina. He went on to lead Duke University's basketball team in scoring and rebounding. Williamson's outstanding performance earned him the number-one pick in the 2019 NBA Draft. Though his 2019 season started with an injury and ended with a pandemic, his future is bright. Learn about Williamson's steady climb to the top and find out where he wants to go from there"--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
The professional basketball player and 2016 Olympic gold medalist shares her inspirational story of overcoming the challenges of competitive sports through balancing hard work and the support of family.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Language
English
Description
Perry Wallace was born at an historic crossroads in U.S. history. He entered kindergarten the year that the Brown v. Board of Education decision led to integrated schools, allowing blacks and whites to learn side by side. A week after Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Wallace enrolled in high school and his sensational jumping, dunking, and rebounding abilities quickly earned him the attention of college basketball recruiters from...
20) Maya Moore
Author
Series
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Explores the basketball career of Maya Moore with stats, charts, infographics, timelines, and strongly controlled text.
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