Great Moments in Basketball History

Great Moments in Basketball History

Author: Matt Christopher

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 2009-10-01

Total Pages: 76

ISBN-13: 0316082481

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The history of basketball is chock-full of famous buzzer-beating shots, amazing game-saving plays, and thrilling maneuvers that defy gravity. All fans have their favorite memory, just as they have their favorite team and their favorite player. Now here's a book that offers a look back at more than fifteen of the sport's best moments. The Block, The Steal, The Shot. Chamberlain, Abdul-Jabbar, Bird, Jordan, and James. Each entry captures the nail-biting tension of the minutes leading up to the play, as well as information about the superstar players that made them and the teams that they played for. Packed with facts and action, this is a book young basketball fans will reach for again and again -- and because it comes from Matt Christopher, young readers know they're getting the best sports writing on the shelf.


Great Moments in Olympic Basketball

Great Moments in Olympic Basketball

Author: Doug Williams

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2014-08-01

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1629686492

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Perhaps no sporting event has told more amazing stories than the Olympic Games. Great Moments in Olympic Basketball tells the stories of surprise and dominance, of inspiration and determination, of persistence and overcoming adversity. Title includes colorful descriptions of memorable moments old and new, a list of great Olympians in basketball, Great Moment sidebars, and frequent subheads. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Great Moments in Basketball

Great Moments in Basketball

Author: Michael Burgan

Publisher:

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 56

ISBN-13: 9780836853452

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Recounts ten high points in the history of basketball, including Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, eight consecutive NBA championships won by the Boston Celtics, and the Houston Comets win the first four WNBA championships.


Great Moments in Olympic Basketball

Great Moments in Olympic Basketball

Author: Doug Williams

Publisher: SportsZone

Published: 2014-08

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781624033933

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Explores Olympic basketball history, discussing key figures and record breakers, including LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Cheryl Miller.


Best NBA Guards of All Time

Best NBA Guards of All Time

Author: Will Graves

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1629684570

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Some of basketball's biggest names happen to be the NBA's greatest guards: Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and Dwayne Wade just to name a few! Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each player. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


Best NBA Teams of All Time

Best NBA Teams of All Time

Author: Will Graves

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2014-09-01

Total Pages: 66

ISBN-13: 1629684597

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This title features NBA teams in their greatest seasons. From the 1952-53 Minneapolis Lakers (before they moved to Los Angeles) all the way to the 2012-13 Miami Heat. Basketball fans will love Spotlight stats and informative boxes for each team. Not to mention great full-color and historic action photographs. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.


I Promise

I Promise

Author: LeBron James

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2020-08-11

Total Pages: 42

ISBN-13: 0063017342

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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!


Top 10 Moments in Basketball

Top 10 Moments in Basketball

Author: David Aretha

Publisher: Enslow Publishing, LLC

Published: 2016-07-15

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0766077829

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Michael Jordan's deciding shot over Bryon Russell during the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz may well be the most perfect moment in the decorated career of the greatest basketball player. But that is just one of the featured stories in this title that covers many other memorable plays on the professional court. David Aretha takes readers on a journey through the moments that sports fans will never forget. Rounding out the text features are full-page photos and many statistics, including details for each player’s top NBA year and their experiences on high school and college teams.


The Greatest Moments in Sports

The Greatest Moments in Sports

Author: Len Berman

Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1402220995

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A fun and memorable read for parents and children alike, The Greatest Moments in Sports serves as the perfect introduction to the world of sports.


Basketball's Great Players

Basketball's Great Players

Author: Megan Cooley Peterson

Publisher: Bolt!

Published: 2017

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781680720594

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Compares and contrasts some of basketball's most popular players from past to present through charts, graphs, and fun text.