Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Basketball

Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Detroit Pistons, from the legends of the past to todayâs biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.

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Book SynopsisGet to know the greatest players in the history of the Indiana Pacers, from the legends of the past to todayâs biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index.

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Book SynopsisThis book dives deep into the life and career of basketball icon Michael Jordan. The book also includes a table of contents, a map of where each athlete''s biggest accomplishments took place, a list of each athlete''s accolades, additional resource links, a glossary, and an index. This Press Box Books title is aligned to a reading level of grades 3-4 and an interest level of grades 3-7.

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Book SynopsisThis exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Luka Doncic. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Readers will definitely come away inspired to work hard on their dreams. Recommended first purchases." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the development of women’s basketball, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Highly recommended for every library." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple

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Book SynopsisCollins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Book banded for guided and independent reading, there are reading notes in the back, comprehensive teaching and assessment support and ebooks available.Flora is excited about joining the basketball team at her new school, but she soon finds out they aren't very good. With their first match approaching, can Flora and her new friends work together to beat their biggest rivals?Ruby/Band 14 books give increasing opportunities for children to develop their skills of inference and deduction.Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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Book SynopsisBig Cat Phonics for Little Wandle Letters and Sounds Revised has been developed in collaboration with Wandle Learning Trust and Little Sutton Primary School. It comprises classroom resources to support the SSP programme and a range of phonic readers that together provide a consistent and highly effective approach to teaching phonics.

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Book SynopsisFrom Geoff Herbach, the critically acclaimed author of the Stupid Fast series, comes a compelling new YA novel about basketball, prejudice, privilege, and family, perfect for fans of Jordan Sonnenblick, Andrew Smith, and Matt de la Peña. For Adam Reed, basketball is a passport.Trade Review“Lessons on small-town politics and what it means to be a good friend abound in this well-plotted work.” — Booklist “Herbach’s ability to expand the narrative from solid game play to confronting racial injustice is remarkable. No one here is perfect, and their failures make readers cringe yet root for success. Hoops and so much more.” — Kirkus Reviews “There’s much to love in this sports tale. Fast-paced play-by-plays vividly depict the speed and beauty of the game. Adam’s backstory is heartrending and with immigrant mistrust and nonviolent protests in the national spotlight, this is a timely and realistic teen drama and swish—nothin’ but net.” — School Library Journal “This sports/school/domestic drama checks all the boxes. What could be another boilerplate basketball novel benefits from a tight cast of well developed secondary characters who surpass their expected stereotypes.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books “Funny, gut-wrenching, and spilling over with heart, Hooper is an uplifting breath of joy, and gives us all cause to be hopeful. I loved it!” — Andrew Smith, Michael L. Printz Honor and New York Times Bestselling author of Winger and Grasshopper Jungle “Fresh, funny, thoughtful, subversive, and totally absorbing. Book of the year!” — Robert Lipsyte, Margaret A. Edwards award-winning author of The Contender “Hooper is a slam dunk! A sports novel with incredible action and tons of heart. I challenge you not to fall in love with these terrific, flawed characters, and just try to put this one down once you start. Impossible.” — Bill Konigsberg, Award-Winning Author of Honestly Ben “Raw, funny, and deeply honest, Geoff Herbach gifts us a story about the messiness of life and the importance of talking about it—ultimately showing us how to not only trudge through it, but to soar.” — Gae Polisner, author of In Sight of Stars and The Memory of Things “Author Geoff Herbach has a remarkable ability to create characters who make us laugh and think, sometimes within the same sentence. Read Hooper and let your self be changed.” — John Coy, author of Gap Life “Geoff Herbach captures rural-urban rivalries and the challenges of finding a home.” — Minneapolis Star Tribune

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Book SynopsisKids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them?When Jayden and his teammates find out there?s not going to be a Hoop Group this year?and maybe ever again?they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season, in this inspiring new middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams. A New York Times bestseller!Jayden Carr has been training all summer to be ready for Hoop Group?the free afterschool basketball program where his hero, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. But when his beloved coach tells him there?s not going to be a Hoop Group this year, Jayden is heartbroken.And he?s not the only one. Coach Beck?s daughter, Tamika, was planning to be the first girl ever to start for the squad. Chris King, Kendrick?s only nephew, spent the summer bragging that his uncle was coming home just to watch him play. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group was supposed to be his way out of trouble. And for Dexter Donyel, all 4?6? of him, Hoop Group was his chance to finally be part of a team, instead of just watching from the stands.For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible?but then the world hasn?t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes.It?s an inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face.The first step to winning is getting out on the court.

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Book SynopsisCompeting on the four remaining teams during the NCAA basketball championship, four young athletes desperately strive to realize respective dreams while looking back on the events that have led to the most important games of their lives. By the author of Summer Ball.

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Book SynopsisThe true story of the high-flying Harlem Globetrotters -- the team that changed basketball forever.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! You will find The Harlem Globetrotters, who played the most groundbreaking, breathtaking ball the world had ever seen. With rhythmic writing and dynamic illustrations, Swish! is a celebration of the greatness, goodness, and grit of this remarkable team.

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Book SynopsisA powerful novel about friendship, basketball, and one teen's mission to create a better life for his family in the tradition of Jason Reynolds and Walter Dean Myers.Trade Review"Ribay’s depictions of Bunny’s and Nasir’s lives are beautifully—if not tragically—drawn...[Ribay] painstakingly shows the state of (sometimes violent) desperation for many young men of the inner city, buoyed only by the distant chance of a better life through stardom. Despite its downbeat aspects, the story nevertheless manages to infuse humanity into the boys’ lives by showcasing the importance of family, the value of friendship, and the importance of courage in the face of difficult situations." — Booklist "A well-executed book featuring complex, diverse characters we rarely meet—a real winner for its heartbeat, compassion, and integrity."--Kirkus, STARRED review "Without a doubt, Ribay’s compelling book belongs on the shelf alongside contemporary heavy-hitters like Angie Thomas’s The Hate U Give, Brendan Kiely and Jason Reynolds’s All-American Boys, and Nic Stone’s Dear Martin."--School Library Journal, STARRED review "As the boys take tentative steps to salvage their friendship, they navigate high-stakes choices and consider the value of loyalty, integrity, and sacrifice in a story driven by fast-paced drama on and off the court."-Publishers Weekly, STARRED review "Readers will race through the intrigue and volatile basketball action to the explosive conclusion."--Horn Book Magazine —

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Book SynopsisSeries streaming now on Disney+, with executive producers including NBA great LeBron James!The Newbery Medal and Coretta Scott King Award-winning middle grade bestseller! Basketball and heartache share the court in this slam-dunk novel in verse.With a bolt of lightning on my kicks . . .The court is SIZZLING. My sweat is DRIZZLING. Stop all that quivering. Cuz tonight I’m delivering, announces dreadlocked, 12-year old Josh Bell. He and his twin brother Jordan are awesome on the court.But Josh has more than basketball in his blood. He''s got mad beats, too, that tell his family''s story in verse, in this fast and furious middle grade novel of family and brotherhood from Kwame Alexander. Josh and Jordan must come to grips with growing up on and off the court to realize breaking the rules comes at a terrible price, as their story''s heart-stopping climax proves a game-changer for the entire family.

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Book SynopsisTold in a new Who HQ Now format for trending topics, this Who Was? biography details NBA superstar Kobe Bryant's legendary career and the impact of his legacy on the sports world and beyond.Kobe Bryant was just an eighteen-year-old high-school basketball player when he decided to enter the National Basketball Association's draft. Though he was the thirteenth overall pick by the Charlotte Hornets, he would never play a single game for them. Instead, Kobe was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, where he would spend his entire twenty-season career, winning five championships and numerous awards. Author Ellen Labreque takes readers through each exciting moment, from his iconic dunks to his 81-point game--all the milestones that span Kobe Bryant's legendary career and legacy.

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Book SynopsisAn all-new Step 3 Step into Reading reader based on Space Jam: A New Legacy, starring LeBron James and the Looney Tunes!Basketball superstar LeBron James teams up with Bugs Bunny and the Looney Tunes for Space Jam: A New Legacy, the long-awaited reimagining of the original, beloved film. Boys and girls ages 5 to 7 will love this Step 3 Step into Reading leveled reader.Step 3 readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics. For children who are ready to read on their own.

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Book SynopsisFour-time NBA champion and superstar Stephen Curry makes a splash with his picture book debut inspiring young readers to unlock their very own superpower.A positive boost from a strong role model. ?KirkusWith accessible advice honoring commitment to craft and fortitude, this is a sporty and strong addition to growth-mindset and social-emotional-learning conversations. ?BooklistStephen Curry?s journey to the NBA wasn?t easy. Coaches and recruiters repeatedly told him he was too small to make it in the big leagues. But Stephen used their doubts to shape his ever-positive attitude and fuel his own underdog success story. Now, Curry pens an original story to inspire the next generation of go-getters and big dreamers.I Have a Superpower is the empowering story that teaches kids you don''t have to be the strongest, fastest, or even tallest kid out on the court. So long as you have heart, any goal is achievable through hard work and determination?even without a cape!

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Book SynopsisHow did a young boy from Ohio go on to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time? Read about the incredible life and career of LeBron James in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series.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 come to be King James? Find out all about LeBron''s childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this new book for young readers!Look for more Who HQ titles: Who Is Michael Jordan?Who Was Kobe Bryant?W

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Book SynopsisMo may not be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest basketball player, but he won''t let that stop him from playing! This Step 2 reader from Geisel Award winner David Adler is now in Step into Reading!Mo''s latest obsession is basketball. He''s determined to learn how to pass, but as the shortest member of the team, he can''t seem to launch the ball high enough. Can Mo learn to pass in time to help his team win the big game? Step 2 Readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories, for children who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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Book SynopsisFifteen-year-old Fawad has big dreams about being the world's first Pakistani to be drafted into the NBA. A first-generation Pakistani coming-of-age story for fans of David Yoon and Ben Philippe.Fifteen-year-old Fawad Chaudhry loves two things: basketball and his mother's potato and ground beef stuffed parathas. Both are round and both help him forget about things like his father, who died two years ago, his mother’s desire to arrange a marriage to his first cousin, Nusrat, back home in Pakistan, and the tiny apartment in Regent Park he shares with his mom and sister. Not to mention his estranged best friend Yousuf, who's coping with the shooting death of his older brother. But Fawad has plans: like, asking out Ashley, even though she lives on the other, wealthier side of the tracks, and saving his friend Arif from being beaten into a pulp for being the school flirt, and making the school basketball team and dreaming of being the world’

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Book SynopsisFifteen-year-old Fawad has big dreams about being the world's first Pakistani to be drafted into the NBA. A first-generation Pakistani coming-of-age story for fans of David Yoon and Ben Philippe.Fifteen-year-old Fawad Chaudhry loves two things: basketball and his mother's potato and ground beef stuffed parathas. Both are round and both help him forget about things like his father, who died two years ago, his mother’s desire to arrange a marriage to his first cousin, Nusrat, back home in Pakistan, and the tiny apartment in Regent Park he shares with his mom and sister. Not to mention his estranged best friend Yousuf, who's coping with the shooting death of his older brother. But Fawad has plans: like, asking out Ashley, even though she lives on the other, wealthier side of the tracks, and saving his friend Arif from being beaten into a pulp for being the school flirt, and making the school basketball team and dreaming of being the world’

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Book SynopsisAn action-packed basketball series from author LJ Alonge set on the courts of Oakland, CA.Frank’s not great at staying out of trouble. He’s also not great at driving cars. After his joyride ends in a crash, he’s stuck with a court-appointed Community Mentor for the summer. But it’s not too bad. Officer Appleby’s all right. And if anyone can handle a basketball team, a police officer, and a new girl on the horizon, it’s Frank Torres.

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Book SynopsisGet ready to hit the court in this heartfelt, sporty, graphic novel, the first in Mike Dawson''s middle-grade duology about a girl who deals with her insecurities through her love of basketball. Lori Block is dedicated to her fourth-grade basketball team, despite being relegated to an extra period before the real game starts, known as the fifth quarter, where the not-so-good kids play and the points don't count. That doesn't matter to Lori though, because working on her skills gives her hints of self-confidence, which is a nice break from feeling awkward and out-of-place in her daily life. With athletic promise and a dogged determination to keep improving, Lori pursues her passion while navigating awkward social dynamics, her own expectations, and her first overnight away from home. Will her drive allow her to find true courage both on the court, in school, and at home?

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Book SynopsisGrab a seat, and get ready to cheer Lori on once again, as she works through the growing pains of middle-school and faces her fearson the court and in life.Sixth grade is here! Just when Lori starts to get comfortable, things change again. Lori's friends have found new interests. Her dad goes back to work for the first time since she was born. And when her mom decides to start coaching in the new after-school basketball league, Lori's home life collides with her passion. To make matters worse, all her friends are playing for the opposing team. Lori feels frustrated and alone, like she might be falling behind in her game.

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Book SynopsisThe second book in this graphic novel duology about a girl who deals with her insecurities and awkwardness through her love of basketball and her desire to get better at the game.

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Book SynopsisAiden wants to win! So when new player Chloe joins the team, he's frustrated that she isn't perfect at every pass, shot and skill. Will Aiden's fixation on winning lead to full-court drama, or can he remember what it means to be a supportive teammate? Told through accessible text and easy-to-follow panelling, young basketball fans will cheer for this Slam Dunk Graphics tale.

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