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Summary: Whose hands were so big he held the basketball like a grapefruit? Which center singlehandedly changed the way defense was played? From Wilt Chamberlain and Bill Russell to Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Larry Bird and Michael Jordan, young hoops fans can read about eleven legendary players in this exciting look at basketball's greatest slam-dunking, hoop-hanging superstars.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Random House 2015
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.323 KRACopies Available at Woodmere
1 available in Beginning Readers - Independent Reader (Red), Call number: JBR RED KRANorwich, Grace
Summary: Introduces the life, work, and accomplishments of LeBron James, the professional basketball star who has won two Most Valuable Player awards.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic Inc. 2014
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 JAMHanlon, Luke
Summary: "During his superstar NBA career, Kobe Bryant wowed fans with his scoring ability and drive to win. And he remains an icon of the sport even after his tragic death in a 2020 helicopter crash. This title gives fans the in-depth history of the life and career of this legendary basketball player. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abdo Publishing 2024
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JB BRYANT HANLabrecque, Ellen
Summary: "Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Penguin Workshop 2022