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Author
Language
English
Description
Chris Herren was married to his high-school sweetheart, the father of three young children, and a heroin junkie. His basketball career was over, consumed by addictions; he had no job, no skills, and was a sadly familiar figure to those in Fall River who remembered him as a boy, now prowling the streets he once ruled, looking for a fix. In his own words, Chris Herren tells how he nearly lost everything and everyone he loved, and how he found a way...
2) Maya Moore
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Co
Pub. Date
©2012
Physical Desc
32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 23 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the female basketball player.
4) LeBron James
Author
Series
Language
English
Formats
Description
""It takes truly special athletes to be superstars, whether they're catching touchdowns, scoring goals, or slamming home acrobatic dunks. The Sport Superstars series takes a look at some of these legendary athletes, their origin stories, and how they have influenced their sport."- cover page 4.
6) Lebron James
Author
Publisher
Bearport Publishing
Pub. Date
[2014]
Physical Desc
24 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
NBA superstar LeBron James is a living legend. For years he has dazzled fans--first for the Cleveland Cavaliers, and then for the Miami Heat. During his rookie season, he set a record as the youngest player to score more than 40 points in a game. In 2012 and 2013, he helped the Heat win two NBA championships. Despite moving to Miami, LeBron has never forgotten his hometown of Akron, Ohio. He has donated money to renovate his old high school's basketball...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Co
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
109 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 20 cm.
Language
English
Description
This biography of LeBron James discusses his early days playing basketball in Akron, Ohio, his standout performance with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and his reputation as a team player.
8) James Harden
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm.
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to James Harden, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his NBA career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary."--Publisher's website.
10) Basketball stars
Author
Publisher
Firefly Books
Pub. Date
2017.
Physical Desc
64 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Profiles of the biggest superstars in the NBA today, as well as a primer on NBA basketball."--
11) Shaq talks back
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Press
Pub. Date
2001
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
viii, 259 p. ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
It's rare to discover a candid sports autobiography-- even rare when the author is one of the most recognizable athletes in the world. But in Shaq Talks Back, Shaquille O'Neal for the first time talks frankly about his childhood, his life, his rivalries, and his career, culminating in a dramatic, behind-the-scenes account of the Los Angeles Lakers' drive to the NBA Championship.
At seven feet one inch tall and 330 pounds, Shaq has always faced outsized...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2018]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Maya Moore is one of the country s best female athletes. Learn about her childhood, the challenges she has overcome, and this basketball player s greatest accomplishments. Get the inside scoop on her NCAA and WNBA championship wins.
Author
Language
English
Description
"Drawing on unprecedented access and personal experiences that would not be possible for any reporter today, Shaughnessy takes us inside the legendary Larry Bird-led Celtics teams, capturing the camaraderie as they rose to dominate the NBA. Fans can witness the cockiness of Larry Bird (who once walked into an All Star Weekend locker room, announced that he was going to win the three-point contest, and did); the ageless athleticism of Robert Parish;...
Author
Publisher
Hanover Square Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
576 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
The definitive biography of Charles Barkley, exploring his early childhood, his storied NBA career, and his enduring legacy as a provocative voice in American pop culture.
He's one of the most interesting American athletes in the past fifty years. Passionate, candid, iconoclastic, and gifted both on and off the court, Charles Barkley has made a lasting impact on not only the world of basketball but pop culture at large.
Yet few people know the real...
Author
Series
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2022]
Physical Desc
xv, 142 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Language
English
Description
"Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes rising above adversity to shine on the court. Bursting with ... stats and unmatched feats for some of the greatest players in each position, this lineup of inspirational basketball biographies shows kids what it takes to be a real MVP"--Publisher marketing.
16) Sheryl Swoopes
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House Publishers
Pub. Date
©2001
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of the star player for the Houston Comets of the Women's National Basketball Association.
Author
Series
Publisher
Little, Brown, and Co
Pub. Date
c2010
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
135 p., [8] p. of plates : ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
A profile of basketball player Dwight Howard, a high school superstar who was drafted by the Orlando Magic in 2004 and won the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2009. Includes statistics, quotations, career highlights, and photographs.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2012
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill. ; 24cm.
Language
English
Description
Playmakers introduces young readers to their current heroes on and off the field. Derrick Rose: NBA's Youngest MVP summarizes Derrick Rose'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) Lebron James
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Publsihing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Physical Desc
32 pages : color illustrations ; 21 cm
Language
English
Description
This title introduces readers to LeBron James, the National Basketball Association all-star. James's life story is examined from his childhood in Ohio through his prep years to his selection by the Cleveland Cavaliers as the first overall pick in the 2003 NBA Draft and selection as the 2004 NBA Rookie of the Year. Readers will follow James's NBA career from his NBA Finals championship in 2012 against the Oklahoma City Thunder to his many MVP awards...
Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
©2000
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
40 pages : color illustrations ; 32 cm
Language
English
Description
Describes the life, basketball career, and daily routine of Tamika Whitmore, a player with the New York Liberty, a team in the Women's National Basketball Association.
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