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1) LeBron James
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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."--Page 4 of cover
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press, Inc
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Caitlin Clark's basketball talent was evident when she was just five years old. But that alone is not how she became a professional athlete. Her determination, fearlessness, fierce competitiveness, and at times, even her impatience, were key components that took her from a talented player to an elite athlete. Her basketball journey has been marked by a series of bold choices, great confidence, and a passion for the game"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Abrams Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style...
Author
Series
Publisher
Henry Holt and Company
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
"Following Zion Williamson's record-breaking season at Duke University and his electric NBA debut, basketball fans are already calling him the NBA's Crown Prince, drawing comparisons to all-time greats like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Kobe Bryant. Now a New Orleans Pelican, he's set out to prove that he truly deserves to be the new King of Basketball. But for all the expectations and accolades, Zion remains a humble, dedicated teammate, and...
Author
Publisher
Triumph Books LLC
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This dynamic picture book biography introduces readers of all ages to Wataru Misaka, the first non-white athlete to play in the NBA Wataru "Wat" Misaka, a Japanese American boy born to immigrant parents, liked to play basketball under the glow of stars and a small street lamp in Ogden, Utah. America was home to Wat, but with the onset of World War II, many people thought he didn't belong. "Go home!" they would shout as he dribbled the ball down the...
Author
Publisher
MCD, Farrar, Strauss, and Giroux
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
In the wake of his retirement from professional basketball, Kobe "The Black Mamba" Bryant shares his vast knowledge and understanding of the game. Citing an obligation to teach young players, hardcore fans, and devoted students of the game how to play it "the right way, " The Mamba Mentality takes us inside the mind of one of the most analytical and creative basketball players ever. Bryant reveals his famously detailed approach and the steps he took...
Author
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
2017.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"An autobiography about Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his life growing up in New York, becoming the basketball star he's known to be, and getting involved in the world around him as an activist for social change"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Callisto Publishing
Pub. Date
[2025]
Language
English
Description
"Caitlin Clark was a trailblazer in the world of college basketball and is now a player for the WNBA! Before she became a basketball star, she was a little girl who loved playing and watching sports with her family. Explore how she used her skills, dedication, and love of the game to go from being a kid in Iowa to being a record-breaking athlete and role model in this illustrated biography for kids ages 6 to 9"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Sports superheroes volume Vol. 1
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A . . . graphic novel about Stephen Curry’s underdog story and meteoric rise to becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time! Stephen Curry is considered one of the--if not the--greatest shooters of all time. But his road to greatness was filled with plenty of bumps and obstacles. Coaches and players always told him he was too small and too short to be truly great. This is the origin story of a real-life superhero of sports"--Provided...
14) Caitlin Clark
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Learning
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about WNBA star Caitlin Clark in an engaging biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text. Elementary sports fans will learn about Clark's childhood, her record-breaking college basketball career, and her rookie year with the Indiana Fever. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
PowerKids Press
Pub. Date
2001.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A brief biography of the basketball superstar, Michael Jordan, from his childhood in North Carolina through his career with the Chicago Bulls to his status as one of the sport's fifty greatest players.
16) Angel Reese
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus Learning
Pub. Date
2025.
Language
English
Description
"Learn about WNBA star Angel Reese in an engaging biography packed with action photos and fact-filled text. Elementary sports fans will learn about Reese's childhood, her record-breaking college basketball career, and her rookie year with the Chicago Sky. Includes table of contents, glossary, further resources, and index"-- Provided by publisher.
17) Stephen Curry
Author
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Curry, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his basketball career. The title also features fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
18) Maya Moore
Author
Series
Publisher
Amicus High Interest/Amicus Ink
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx forward Maya Moore. Describes her childhood, when she started playing basketball, and how he got to be an WNBA player. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"-- Provided by publisher.
20) Stephen Curry
Author
Series
Publisher
Bolt!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
This title focuses on Stephen Curry and gives information related to his early life, his time in the pros, and the legacy he leaves behind.
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