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Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1000L
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...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2023.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
Description
"Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron...
3) Kevin Durant
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Kevin Durant is a star basketball player for the Golden State Warriors. He's a top scorer and works hard to make sure the Warriors stay one of the best teams in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has been voted Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP, and he was one of the youngest players of all time to be named NBA MVP. Durant is a skilled shooter, but his life off the court is just as impressive. Learn how he rose to national stardom,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
940L
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."--Jacket
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Description
"How do you pick basketball's GOATs? Michael Jordan and LeBron James get a lot of GOAT nods. But is Steph Curry the greatest shooter? And what about all-time WNBA points leader Diana Taurasi? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of basketball and see if you agree that they're the greatest of all time"--
13) Shaquille O'Neal
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
[1996]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
14) Hoop heroes
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
[1998]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the lives, playing statistics, and basketball careers of Patrick Ewing, Penny Hardaway, Grant Hill, and Stephen Marbury.
15) Sheryl Swoopes
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone High-Interest Books
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
16) Hoops heroes
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
"Checkout some of the NBA's most electrifying players! This super-cool scrapbook is packed with photos and facts about your favorite NBA stars!"--P. [4] of cover.
17) Dynamic duos
Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[1998]
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
Contains profiles of nine pairs of basketball players who make their teams stronger by working as a pair instead of as individuals.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 5
Language
English
Description
"Blake Griffin is known for being a #1 draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner, and one of the best power forwards playing today. But he had to fight to make it onto the NBA court at all after sitting out his first pro season with a devastating knee injury. Learn more about the perennial All-Star in this comprehensive biography, complete with photos and fun infographics." --Amazon.com.
19) Shaquille O'Neal
Author
Publisher
East End Pub
Pub. Date
[1994]
Lexile measure
NC 1020L
Language
English
Description
An easy-to-read, photo-filled biography of "Shaq" especially for young readers.