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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
730L
Language
English
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"Standing over 6 feet tall while in middle school, Kevin Durant seemed destined for basketball greatness. He was heavily recruited after high school and never folded to the pressure. From NBA rookie of the year to the NBA finals MVP, Durant has proven himself time and time again. This fresh biography from the Stars of Sports series breaks down his extraordinary list of accomplishments"--
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Series
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
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"Bursting with statistics and impressive feats from the last 60 years of NBA and WNBA stars, this lineup of inspirational biographies shows you what it takes to be a real MVP. Discover the ultimate dream team as you explore the best players for each position and find out tons of fun facts!" --
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Description
"As the youngest player in the National Basketball Association during his rookie season, Giannis Antetokounmpo looked like a rising star. At almost seven feet tall, he would become an All-Star Game starter and winner of the NBA's most improved player award. Giannis went from selling toys and sunglasses to help his family get by to playing in the NBA and turning heads with his power and grace. Get all the facts on Giannis's extraordinary rise in basketball...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
IG 1020L
Language
English
Description
"This comprehensive look at pro basketball records covers everything from Wilt Chamberlain's list-topping 100-point game to the lowly Charlotte Bobcats mark for fewest wins in a season. Among the record highs and lows, budding fans will find loads of epic accomplishments and eye-popping numbers. And discovering basketball's record book only multiplies the fun and wonder of following the game."--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
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James Harden was a top pick in the 2012 NBA draft, but he wasn't an instant superstar. Harden worked tirelessly to improve his skill, and his dedication paid off, both for him and the Houston Rockets. Harden is now one of the best players in the league. Readers will learn how James Harden used determination and hard work to take him to the top!
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
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Description
"Elena Delle Donne made her WNBA debut in 2013 and earned the Rookie of the Year award. It was just a glimpse of what was to come. Delle Donne has been an All-Star six times, and she led the Washington Mystics to a championship win in 2019" --
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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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"--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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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 was tapped to play for Team USA in the Olympics-where she scored the last shot! Find out how Breanna overcame a difficult childhood to go on to achieve her dreams.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic's talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Readers will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and the NBA Rookie of the Year!
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Klay Thompson's skill with a basketball runs in the family. His father was drafted into the NBA in 1978. But it's Klay's own star qualities that shine as he plays for the Golden State Warriors. Known for his shooting ability, Thompson has helped his team win big. Find out more about his career moments and behind-the-scenes facts in this electric biography in the Stars of Sports series.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Sometimes a basketball game's MVP is on the sidelines, not the court. Find out the facts about basketball's best coaches at both the professional and college level. Which coach has the best record? Who has won the most championships? And who has motived and led the most successful ball players? Turn these pages to find out!
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Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Sometimes a basketball game's MVP is on the sidelines, not the court. Find out the facts about basketball's best coaches at both the professional and college level. Which coach has the best record? Who has won the most championships? And who has motived and led the most successful ball players? Turn these pages to find out!"--
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Take your love basketball to the next level with On the Court--an awesome fully illustrated look at the lives and careers of the most legendary athletes in the NBA and WNBA. From Steph Curry to Brittney Griner, the book shocases a complete dream team, with a player from each league for every position. Discover the incredible stories of how each player overcame obstacles and put in the work to make it on the court." --
Author
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Description
"Slovenian basketball star Luka Doncic's talent was obvious from an early age. He went from playing in the EuroLeague to the NBA all by the young age of 19. Readers will learn about his struggles and successes on his way to becoming a star player and theNBA Rookie of the Year!"--
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