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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
I am volume 12
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
1040L
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life, work, and accomplishments of LeBron James, the professional basketball star who has won two Most Valuable Player awards.
5) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[2006]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Publisher
Focus Readers
Pub. Date
[2018].
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
Introduces readers to the life and career of football star Matt Ryan including information on his childhood and family life and his years with the Oklahoma Thunder and the Houston Rockets.
8) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Pub. Date
2023.
Lexile measure
660L
Language
English
Description
"Engaging images accompany information about LeBron James. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--
9) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Publisher
Cherry Lake Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 440L
Language
English
Description
"The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of NBA star Kobe Bryant and the legacy he left behind in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help young readers develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a table of contents, author biography, timeline, glossary, index, and other informative backmatter"--
10) Julius Erving
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
1994.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Photographs and text present the biography of basketball player Julius Erving from his childhood, becoming the NBA's most valuable player, and being inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
12) Michael Jordan
Author
Series
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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 . . . story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the back"--Back...
13) Kobe Bryant
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
"This biography gives readers a courtside seat to the achievements of one of basketball's greatest legends as it traces Kobe's life from childhood to his five NBA championships to his successful career outside of the game to his tragic death and lasting legacy."--Provided by publisher.
14) LeBron James
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
One of the biggest stars in NBA history, LeBron James has dominated the game of basketball in a way that few other players ever have. Readers will trace King James's career from his days as a high school superstar in Akron, Ohio, to his back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat. They will also learn about LeBron's charitable activities off-the-court and find out what he is planning for the future.
15) Kevin Durant
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Kevin Durant has risen from high school McDonald's All-American to college All-American to eight-time NBA All-Star and 2014 NBA MVP. He is also a two-time NBA Champion, winning back-to-back championships as a member of the Golden State Warriors (2016 - 2018). Durant is one of the NBA's elite playmakers who can also score at will or get other players involved, all for the benefit of the team."--
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"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!
18) Lebron James
Author
Series
Sports heroes volume 1
Publisher
Mortimer
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
20) Stephen Curry
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...