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1) LeBron James
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Recounts Lebron James' life from his impoverished beginning to his NBA career.
2) Maya Moore
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Maya Moore was a basketball star long before she joined the Minnesota Lynx. During her high school career, Maya helped her team win 125 games to only 3 losses. At the University of Connecticut (UConn), Maya led the Huskies to four amazing seasons and two national championships. Not surprisingly, she was the first pick in the 2011 Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) draft. In the WNBA, Maya has helped the Lynx become one of the league's...
3) Kobe Bryant
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Introduces the life and accomplishments of basketball guard Kobe Bryant, whose high scoring game helped bring the Los Angeles Lakers three straight world championships.
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HarperCollins
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Michael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived—Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player—and as the high king of commercial endorsements—underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating
...7) Lebron James
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In LeBron James, early readers will learn about the life, accomplishments, and contributions of basketball superstar LeBron James. Vibrant, full-color photos, and carefully leveled text will engage emergent readers as they learn about his life.
A timeline helps readers identify major life accomplishments in James's life, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. This title also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of...
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Garnett leaped right from high school to the NBA--and into the ranks of the league's top players. He's one of the few NBA players who's as talented at scoring and rebounding as he is at defense. Read about his amazing journey--and find out where he still hopes to go. 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...
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Super slam-dunker Blake Griffin is a star player for the L.A. Clippers basketball team. In this book kids will follow in Griffins steps from his high school days to his college career with the University of Oklahoma to his professional years. Chapters discuss the awards he has been honored as well as his life off the court.
12) Kyrie Irving
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Kyrie Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first National Basketball Association (NBA) championship and the national team bring home the gold at the Olympic Games in 2016. In 2011 at age 19, he was the first overall draft pick for the NBA. Now a star player for the Boston Celtics, he works hard on and off the court to connect with fans and to give back to the community. Learn how Irving made it to the NBA, how he trains for games, and more....
13) Dwyane Wade
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An introduction to the life and career of NBA player Dwyane Wade.
15) Dwyane Wade
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Dwyane Wade plays his best when the game is on the line. He's been thrilling fans of the National Basketball Association (NBA) with his fearless moves to the hoop for more than ten seasons. Dwyane became an even bigger superstar when he helped the Miami Heat win the NBA championship in 2012 and 2013. But he hasn't always been at the top of the basketball world. Learn more about Dwyane's journey to become a champion.
16) Stephen Curry
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Presents the life, work, and popularity of Stephen Curry, a professional basketball point guard who helped the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship.
17) John Wall
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when he was chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft.
18) Michael Jordan
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"This book examines the life of Michael Jordan, the basketball legend, in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills"--Provided by publisher.
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