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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
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Description
This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Cleveland Cavaliers NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
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Description
"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The greatest upsets in NBA playoff history from teams like the 1994 Denver Nuggets to the 2007 Golden State Warriors. The title features informative sidebars, honorable mentions, a glossary, and further resources.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
780L
Language
English
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Description
For a professional player, basketball isn't just a fun game--it's a job. Millions of people are watching your every move, expecting you to make every shot and block your competitors'. You have to give your all for every game, and when you're not playing, you're sharpening skills, working on plays, and studying your opponents. Dedication extends beyond the season. You must follow strick diets and workout plans to stay in shape throughout the year....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Connecticut Huskies is a beginner's history of the University of Connecticut men's basketball team. Beginning with program's early years, readers will experience the team's highest and lowest moments and meet the key players and legendary coaches who made it happen. Short biographies, fun facts, informative sidebars, and revealing quotes and anecdotes combine with action-packed photographs to enhance the Huskies' story, allowing your readers Inside...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Millions of fans watch each March as more than 60 of the best college basketball teams face-off in the NCAA Tournament. Yet March has not always meant madness. More than a century ago, when many college basketball temas were just beginning, no NCAA Tournament existed. Some colleges even had to play against high school teams just to fill out their schedules. Much has changed over the years as college basketball has grown into the exciting and popular...
8) LeBron James
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Looks at the life of the basketball star and discusses key moments in his NBA career, including his championship wins with the Miami Heat and the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
890L
Language
English
Description
"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Lexile measure
590L
Language
English
Description
"Who has won the NBA Finals? Who were the most valuable players? Written as high interest with struggling readers in mind, this series includes considerate vocabulary, engaging content and fascinating facts, clear text and formatting, and compelling photos. Educational sidebars include extra fun facts and information about each game. Includes table of contents, glossary, index, and author biography"--
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The Playmakers series introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Jeremy Lin: Basketball Phenom summarizes Jeremy Lin 's life and career to date. Informative text examines his career highlights thus far and draws attention to his accomplishments beyond the court. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO...
12) Miami Heat
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Provides an overview of the history and key personalities connected with the team that joined the NBA as an expansion team in 1987.
13) Kevin Love
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
930L
Language
English
Formats
Description
From an early age, Kevin Love showed a lot of promise on the court. In college, he led the UCLA Bruins in rebounds and guided his team to the Final Four. Kevin then joined the Minnesota Timberwolves and became a superstar player. His accurate jump shots and passing skills dazzled fans, and he proved to be one of the best three-point shooters in the NBA. Kevin's talents and achievements aren't limited to basketball, however. He also helps organize...
14) Carmelo Anthony
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
910L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Discusses the career of the basketball player, including his high school and college success, his time with the Denver Nuggets, and his success with the New York Knicks.
15) Chris Paul
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
920L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Point Guard Chris Paul knows how to make a big impact on the court, despite the fact that he's only six feet tall. During his first year playing professional basketball for the New Orleans Hornets, Chris Paul was named NBA Rookie of the Year and led the league in steals. In 2011, he was traded to the Los Angeles Clippers--and went on to lead the team to the playoffs in each of his first three seasons! Chris doesn't just work hard on the court, though....
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in NBA history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Dirk Nowitzki: NBA Champion summarizes Dirk Nowitzki's life and career to date and draws attention to accomplishments beyond his athletic skill as well as career highlights thus far. Short, informative sidebars add to the engaging, easy-to-read text, making Playmakers a hit for any reader in your library! Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
19) Kobe Bryant
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Biography of LA Lakers star Kobe Bryant.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Taming the Huskies takes readers inside the famous 2017 women's NCAA basketball game between the Connecticut Huskies and the Mississippi State Bulldogs. Provides background leading up to the game, review of the game, why the world was shocked, and what happened afterward. From players no one believed in to teams no one thought could win, Underdogs: Sports Champions covers some of history's greatest underdogs. Written in a strong narrative nonfiction...
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