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Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents information on some of the best NBA teams, including the 1962-1963 Boston Celtics, 1971-72 Los Angeles Lakers, and the 1988-1989 Detroit Pistons.
Publisher
Warner Bros. Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
Basketball champion and global icon LeBron James goes on an epic adventure alongside timeless Tune Bugs Bunny with the animated/live-action event from director Malcolm D. Lee. This transformational journey is a manic mash-up of two worlds that reveals just how far some parents will go to connect with their kids. When LeBron and his young son Dom are trapped in a digital space by a rogue A.I., LeBron must get them home safe by leading Bugs, Lola Bunny,...
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
"The true story of the birth of Olympic basketball at the 1936 Summer Games in Hitler's Germany"--
On a scorching hot day in July 1936, thousands of people cheered as the U.S. Olympic teams boarded the SS Manhattan, bound for Berlin. Among the athletes were the fourteen players representing the first-ever U.S. Olympic basketall team. As thousands of supporters waved Aerican flags on the docks, it was easy to miss the one courageous man holding a...
4) Too far
Author
Publisher
G.P. Putnam's Sons
Pub. Date
[2004]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 14
Language
English
5) Overcomer
Publisher
Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
High school basketball coach John Harrison receives unfortunate news that will change his life. The largest manufacturing plant in town suddenly shuts down, forcing many families to leave in search of other job opportunities. John and his family are faced with an uncertain future, and his dreams of winning the state basketball championship are in jeopardy. He agrees to coach the cross-country team where he meets a runner who is on her journey of discovery....
6) Semi-pro
Publisher
New Line Home Entertainment
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
1970s, Flint, Michigan. Jackie Moon is a former pop sensation who somehow made enough money from a couple of hit records to buy Flint's semi-pro basketball team, the Tropics. The team consists of a bunch of disorganized losers with one genuine talent named Coffee Black. Despite knowing little about the game, Jackie is the Tropics' coach as well as a player. His greater love involves coming up with bizarre marketing stunts to draw in an audience. His...
7) The rebound
Language
English
Formats
Description
Hothead college basketball coach Roy McCormick shows more interest in endorsement deals than in winning games. After an on-court meltdown, the hot-tempered college hoops coach is expelled from the league. In order to return, Coach Roy needs to prove he can win games without losing his cool, and his last chance is to take on a losing junior high school team of wise-cracking misfits. As Roy struggles to turn his lovable losers into champions, he discovers...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From humble beginnings to one of the world's most popular sports leagues, the NBA has provided thrills to millions of fans since the 1940s. Inside the NBA tells the story of each NBA team, its origins, its successes and failures, and its all-star players and most popular coaches. This NBA series will get you up to speed on your favorite team with fascinating facts and stats, exciting photographs, and much more"--Back cover.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Does having Kobe Bryant on the roster make a team great? Or does the number of championships carry more weight? Backed up with facts and stats, follow along to find out who makes the cut!"--
10) WNBA champions
Author
Publisher
The Childs World
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Every year, the WNBA crowns a champion. In this book, meet all of them! Find out which teams have won the most championships, who the top players were on the teams, and what made them into champions.
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"From the Minnesota Lynx to the Phoenix Mercury, which women's basketball team is the greatest? Follow along in this fun and informational ranking to see which team is number one"--
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The story of the Lakers dynasty from 1996 through 2004, when Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined--and collided--to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse"--
From 1996 through 2004, Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal combined-- and collided-- to help bring the Lakers three straight championships and restore the franchise as a powerhouse. From public sniping and sparring, to physical altercations...
Author
Series
Publisher
Capstone Press
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
Swoosh! The sound of a basketball going through the net has echoed through professional arenas since 1946. Since then each team has had its share of amazing players, top coaches, and exciting history. Discover the highlights about all the teams in pro basketball.
14) Full court press
Author
Pub. Date
[2001]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 17
Language
English
Formats
Description
When the owner of the worst pro basketball team signs Dee Gerard, the first woman ever to play in the NBA, chaos ensues as Dee tries to play her best game while spoiled young millionaires, personal relationships, and the press wreak havoc on her life.
15) The breakdown
Publisher
Minnesota Sports Preview
Language
English
Description
Covers the Minnesota girls' high school basketball scene, including a review of the previous season and prospects for the new season.
Author
Series
Scream team volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Struggling with a lack of sponsorship and playing time, Scream Team player Dennis is unable to win his teammates' trust because of his relationship with the Vampire Team and attempts to change their opinion during a championship game.
Author
Series
Publisher
SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
This title introduces basketball fans to the history of the Los Angeles Lakers NBA franchise. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a timeline, team facts, trivia, a glossary, and an index.
18) Miami Heat
Author
Publisher
Black Rabbit Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Discover the Miami Heat's powerhouse players and biggest moments through exciting text and dynamic infographics"--
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