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61) Derrick Rose
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Profiles the life and NBA career of Chicago Bulls player Derrick Rose.
63) Fast break
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Since his mother's death, Jayson, twelve, has focused on basketball and surviving but he is found out and placed with an affluent foster family of a different race, and must learn to accept many changes, including facing his former teammates in a championship game.
64) Full-court press
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When Elle begins to volunteer two days a week working with children with special needs, she has trouble juggling her new passion, basketball obligations, and schoolwork.
66) Carmelo Anthony
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Explores the life and basketball career of Carmelo Anthony, detailing his accomplishments while playing for his college team and discussing how he became a professional player in the NBA. Includes full-color photographs, career statistics, a chronology, a glossary, and further resources.
67) LeBron James
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Profiles the NBA career of LeBron James, from joining the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2003, when he was still a teenager, up through his time with the Miami Heat to 2014, when he returned to Cleveland to try to help them, his hometown, win a championship.
69) Nothing but net
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When the Alton Heights All-Stars try to practice their skills at the basketball court in their local park, they discover that the city is planning on turning the park into a parking lot. The team decides to try and change the city's mind through a neighborhood basketball game.
70) Dwight Howard
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Presents a biography of basketball player Dwight Howard, including his childhood and his path to professional success. Howard played for the Orlando Magic, Los Angeles Lakers, and Houston Rockets, and has played in seven NBA All-Star Games. Includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.
72) John Wall
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John Wall's NBA dream came true when he was chosen by the Washington Wizards as the first overall pick in the 2010 draft.
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"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"--...
74) Derrick Rose
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Provides a basic biography of professional basketball player Derrick Rose focusing on his playing career. Includes a chronology, statistics, color photographs, a glossary, and further resources.
76) Carmelo Anthony
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Presents a biography of Knicks and U.S. Olympic team basketball player Carmelo Anthony, including his childhood and his path to professional success. Includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.
77) Kevin Durant
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Presents a biography of Rookie of the Year and All-Star Game MVP basketball player Kevin Durant, including his childhood and his path to professional success. Includes reading comprehension questions, a glossary, and a list of further resources.
78) Digging deep
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Twelve-year-old Elle, still unsure about quitting the basketball team, fills in for an injured volleyball player and is surprised at how much less pressure she feels.
79) Derrick Rose
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This book describes the life and career of Derrick Rose, who was the first NBA player in more than 40 years to win the MVP award while playing for his hometown team, the Chicago Bulls.