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1) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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""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.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"Michael Jordan shoots. He scores! This basketball superstar dominated the sport for years. From a set of three-peat victories to a key spot on the Dream Team, his position as one of the greatest players of all time is indisputable. But how did the basketball great go from being cut during tryouts for his high school basketball team to earning a spot in the Basketball Hall of Fame? Follow along as Michael grows from athletic kid, to star college player,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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"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...
9) LeBron James
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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LeBron James was a famous athlete as a teenager. His high school basketball games often aired on national TV. When LeBron started playing for his home-state Cleveland Cavaliers in the National Basketball Association (NBA), he showed the world that he could be one of the all-time greats. After moving on to the Miami Heat, LeBron has won two NBA championships and was named NBA Finals Most Valuable Player both times. Learn more about LeBron's incredible...
10) Blake Griffin
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 5
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English
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A portrait of the number one draft pick, Rookie of the Year, Slam Dunk Contest winner, and NBA power forward discusses his early athletic years, the injury that challenged his first professional season, and his achievements on the court.
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HarperCollins
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English
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Michael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived—Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player—and as the high king of commercial endorsements—underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating
...13) Kyrie Irving
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Kyrie Irving was a National Basketball Association (NBA) star before he played a game in the league. Kyrie was the first pick in the 2011 NBA draft, and Cleveland Cavaliers fans were anxious to see what the high-flying guard could do. Kyrie was ready for all the attention. He scored almost twenty points per game for the Cavs and was named NBA Rookie of the Year. In 2014, Kyrie won the Most Valuable Player award at the NBA All-Star Game. Read more...
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Holiday House
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
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English
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Raised on a cattle ranch, Agnes Morley was sent to Stanford University to learn to be a lady. Yet in no time she exchanged her breeches and spurs for bloomers and a basketball; and in April 1896 she made history. In a heart-pounding game against the University of California at Berkeley, Agnes led her team to victory in the first-ever intercollegiate women's basketball game, earning national attention and putting women's basketball on the map.
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Legends volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8 - AR Pts: 10
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English
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"From Magic Johnson to Michael Jordan to LeBron James to Steph Curry, ESPN's Howard Bryant presents the best from the hardwood--a collection of NBA champions and superstars for young sports fans! Fast-paced, adrenaline-filled, and brimming with out-of-this-world athleticism, basketball has won the hearts of fans all across America--yet it is particularly popular among kids and teens. Giants of the game like Steph Curry, LeBron, and Michael Jordan...
17) Kyrie Irving
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Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"This title introduces readers to Kyrie Irving, 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."--
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron...
19) Lebron James
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Series
Publisher
ABDO Publsihing Company
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
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At one time, Lew Alcindor was just another kid from New York City with all the usual problems: He struggled with fitting in, with pleasing a strict father, and with overcoming shyness that made him feel socially awkward. But with a talent for basketball, and an unmatched team of supporters, Lew Alcindor was able to transform and to become Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. From a childhood made difficult by racism and prejudice to a record-smashing career on the...