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Author
Series
Publisher
Press Box Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Get to know the greatest players in the history of the New York Knicks, from the legends of the past to today’s biggest superstars. This action-packed book also includes a timeline, team facts, additional resources links, a glossary, and an index"--
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2023]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Think pro basketball begins with the opening tipoff? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional basketball-from cleaning the hardcourt and mascot madness to locker room pep talks and postgame interviews. This fast-paced, fact-filled books will give basketball fans off all ages a totally fresh perspective on big-time basketball"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, an imprint of Capstone
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
"Raven is dealing with a lot--her grandmother's recent death, a knee injury from an accident, and a tiff with her best friend. But she's determined to prove to her basketball coach that her knee is in good enough shape for her to play in the Jammin' Salmon basketball tournament, which she's been participating in since she was little. So she pushes herself--and her teammates--a little too much while trying to prove she should play in the tournament....
Author
Series
Publisher
Stone Arch Books, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
2020.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
After only ever playing pick-up games, Ana Ramirez is excited to attend a basketball summer camp where she'll play on a real team with real teammates. But when the coach says they'll use something called "zone defense," the shooting guard feels totally lost and starts to doubt her skills. Can Ana get out of her comfort zone and ask for help? Combining a dramatic sports story with a dynamic full-color comic format, this Jake Maddox Graphic Novel is...
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
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.
6) NBA
Author
Series
Publisher
Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"This title tells the story of the National Basketball Association, from its founding more than 70 years ago to its status today as a world-class showcase for basketball talent. Readers will learn about the league's stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as its growth and how it has embraced international players. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index.."--Amazon.
Author
Series
Language
English
Description
A fun, fact-filled overview of UConn's men's and women's basketball programs, including their origins, mascot, big rivals, famous players, and exciting moments in team history. Features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, and critical thinking questions for writing and reflection. team's top records and stats. Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of...
Author
Publisher
Windmill Books
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
Kenny has just moved onto Sugar Street in Cleveland, next door to the Cookie Lady. The Cookie Lady is famous for baking cookies for the Cleveland Cavaliers players--and a few extra for the neighborhood kids. But there's a catch. She expects to see a good report card in exchange for a cookie. Before Kenny's move, he got straight A's, but now he’s struggling. With wisdom from the Cookie Lady, Kenny finds his team and gets a sweet reward.
10) The real Hoosiers: Crispus Attucks High School, Oscar Robertson, and the hidden history of hoops
Author
Publisher
Hachette Books
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Description
"For far too long the storyline of Indiana basketball has been dominated by Hoosiers. Framed as the ultimate underdog, feel good story, there has also long been a cultural debate surrounding the film, and The Real Hoosiers sets out to illuminate the narrative absent from the film. This is the story of the real life team that inspired the team that most have long assumed was Hickory High's championship opponent. They were Crispus Attucks, an all Black...