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Perry Wallace was born at an historic crossroads in U.S. history. He entered kindergarten the year that the Brown v. Board of Education decision led to integrated schools, allowing blacks and whites to learn side by side. A week after Martin Luther King Jr.'s "I Have a Dream" speech, Wallace enrolled in high school and his sensational jumping, dunking, and rebounding abilities quickly earned him the attention of college basketball recruiters from...
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From a young age, Stephen Curry worked hard to achieve his dreams, no matter how lofty or unlikely they seemed. In this exhilarating biography, readers get the inside scoop on how a boy who was often deemed too small and too short to go pro became a standout three-point shooter, six-time NBA All-Star, and altogether revolutionary player for the sport of basketball. Stories that dig deep, illuminating sidebars, and entertaining facts all provide readers...
6) James Harden
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Pictorialized profile of the life and basketball career of NBA player James Harden, showcasing his early life, how he came to be drafted in 2009, his greatest accomplishments in the sport, and details of his personal life as a celebrity. Each chapter is supplemented with sidebars, charts, QR codes that link to videos, review questions, and ideas for research projects. Concludes with an index, glossary, and resources for further exploration.
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"One of five siblings, Little Michael grew up facing competition in every game he played. When he failed to make the school basketball squad, he trained all summer long. The next year, he was the star of the team, and went on to become the most famous player of all time. By working hard to be the best, Michael encourages us to always shoot for our dreams. This inspiring story of the athlete and businessman features a fact and photo section at the...
9) Paul George
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The statistical leaders and championship winners go under the spotlight in a fun to read and visually interesting examination of the player's outstanding career.
10) LeBron James
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Presents a collection of articles published in "The New York Times" about the life, career and legacy of LeBron James. Includes a glossary, text related questions and photographs.
12) Basketball
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"A survey of the highlights and legendary athletes--such as Brazillian Oscar Schimdt--of the Olympic sport of basketball, which officially became a part of the modern Summer Games in 1936" -Provided by Publisher.
14) Here to stay
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When a cyberbully sends the entire high school a picture of basketball hero Bijan Majidi, photo-shopped to look like a terrorist, the school administration promises to find and punish the culprit, but Bijan just wants to pretend the incident never happened and move on.
19) Fade away
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"At 8:53 pm, thousands of people watched as Jake Foster secured the state title for his basketball team with his signature fadeaway. But by the next morning, he's disappeared without a trace. Nobody has any idea where he is: not his best friend who knows him better than anyone else, not his ex-girlfriend who may still have feelings for him, not even his little brother who never expected Jake to abandon him. Rumors abound regarding Jake's whereabouts....
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Basketball is one of today's hottest sports. Excelling in Basketball discusses setting goals, shooting drills, how to prepare for tryouts, the recruiting process, and much more. Readers will understand how to sharpen skills and prepare the body during the off-season and hone teamwork and their mindset during the grind of the long season.