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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
NC 1170L
Language
English
Description
Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever.
6) Basketball
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
560L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Presents information about basketball in the Olympics, including the history of basketball, how it became an Olympic sport, and well-known players, such as the United States' 1992 Dream Team"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Description
From Larry Bird and Michael Jordan to the hottest new legends such as LeBron James, this Step 5 Step into Reading early reader offers tons of facts about the best players in the game, what they were best known for, and how they got their start!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
10) Chicago Bulls
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A brief history of the Chicago Bulls basketball team.
Author
Series
Boxcar children volume 68
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Aldens investigate when the new coach of their community basketball league has her Most Valuable Player trophy stolen.
12) Basketball time!
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
240L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces young readers to the sport of basketball, discussing necessary equipment, rules of the game, and where it can be played.
Author
Pub. Date
[2009]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Although he is shorter than most of his classmates and everyone discourages him from trying out for the basketball team, eight-year-old Chris Paul, future NBA All-Star, just works harder than everyone else so his size will not matter.
14) Toronto Raptors
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
740L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Toronto Raptors one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments." --
15) Basketball break
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
220L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Lucas loves basketball, but he repeatedly takes shots that are either too far away or from a bad spot, and the whole team is mad at him--will a benching remind him that sometimes he has to pass the ball?
17) Miami Heat
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
A simple but fact-packed overview of the Miami Heat basketball team, covering their origins, their home court, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history. He drives for the basket... he shoots... he scores! The amazing athletes of the National Basketball Association offer a dazzling show of speed, strength, and control. They've got game--and now young readers have books that will take them right into that nonstop...
18) Basketball
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of basketball. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
770L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the New Orleans Pelicans one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments."--
20) Orlando Magic
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Orlando Magic one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA." --
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