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Discover incredible facts about basketball, one of the world's most popular sports. Spanning the sport's history and present-day highlights, the leveled text and striking photos make this a perfect choice for sports fans and striving readers alike. The game's amazing moments, biggest wins, and most outrageous plays are all here in a fun, high-interest format.
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Lots of kids want to know more about basketball, one of the most popular sports in the world. This fun, fan-friendly introduction to the sport will help them dribble to the hoop for a look at what makes this sport so exciting. Readers will learn about the positions, rules, and much more.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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What does fashion have to do with the game of basketball? More than meets the eye! From shoes, shorts, and headbands to hairstyles and body art, discover the evolution and influence of basketball fashion both on and off the court.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
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How did pro basketball biggest stars become the greatest players of all time? By playing the game in ways, no one had ever done before! Discover the magic the propelled players like Julius "Dr. J" Irving, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Maya Moore, and others to superstardom.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
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How has the game of basketball changed since it was first invented? In more ways than anyone, back in 1891 could have ever imagined! Discover how a simple game played with peach baskets evolved over time into the complex sport we know and love today.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
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How do the best basketball players go from playing pick-up games on a neighborhood court to scoring big-time contracts in the NBA and WNBA? With hard work and determination! Discover the paths players take to turn their street ball and high school hoop dreams into college and professional careers.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
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From clashes on college courts to big-time matchups in NBA and WNBA, basketball is an intense game. But what makes a great rivalry? Is it a showdown between two well-matched teams? Is it one player breaking another's record? From slam dunks to national championships, learn about some of basketball's most memorable rivalries.
11) Yao Ming
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Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court. The center, born in Shanghai, China, towers over opponents at 7-foot-6. His strength, agility, and hard work have made him one of the most dominant big men in the NBA today. After leading his Chinese team to a championship in 2002, Yao was the top pick of the NBA draft by the Houston Rockets. His arrival in the United States has helped to break down cultural barriers and has made Yao one of the most recognized...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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No one does dynasties quite like the National Basketball Association. And over the decades, great teams have taken the league to new heights. Relive basketball's top moments, from the Bill Russell Era of the Boston Celtics with eight straight championships to the rise of Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls. Check out our top ten greatest men's basketball teams, see why they made the cut, and make your own ranking!
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Do you know:
• Which team won the first NBA championship?
• Why Michael Jordan felt awful during one of his greatest playoff performances?
• How the Golden State Warriors built a playoff dynasty?
Read about the incredible playoff games that basketball fans will never forget. Clutch performances and shocking finishes have helped make the NBA playoffs one of the most thrilling spectacles in sports. The biggest moments, from buzzer-beaters...
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