basketball

"Miles Pruitt has been struggling in high school. When his dad is sent to prison, things get worse. He quits studying, fails classes, and gets kicked off the basketball team. How will he pick himself up and move forward?"--Back cover.

"This title introduces readers to some of the most exciting moments in basketball history, such as Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game, Michael Jordan's 1998 buzzer-beater versus the Jazz, and Candace Parker's NCAA tournament dunk"--Provided by publisher.

When his friend Shawn outshines him on the basketball court, Bo learns that being a team player is more important than being the star player.

"Khalil, a young Black boy, starts at a new school and is excited to join the basketball team--until he begins to experience and witnesses subtle and not-so-subtle forms of racism among his new teammates. Khalil struggles with how to react and stand up for himself and others against his new friends who have taken him in"--Amazon.

This book argues that the 1970s was pivotal to the rise of the NBA as the powerhouse we know, thanks largely to the efforts of Black players in challenging the white basketball establishment of owners, coaches, and spectators. Spotlighting legendary players like Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bernard King, and Connie Hawkins, the author rewrites basketball's 'Dark Ages,' weaving together her knowledge of the game's key icons and institutions with an incisive social and political analysis of the era.

Examines the life of Stephen Curry in a simple, age-appropriate way.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is a three-time NBA champion, two-time NBA MVP, and the league's greatest long-range shooter. Learn about his athletic family and how he sinks so many clutch shots.

"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in"--.

"BASH--an intergalactic game of basketball played by superstar athletes from across the cosmos. Young Rudy comes from the poor neighborhood of Nevilia, but dreams of a being a BASH star, and his talent might just make it happen: but can he make it while threats come from every corner of the galaxy?"--Provided by publisher.

The Boston Celtics have been NBA champions many times, but winning hasn't always been easy. Read about their greatest moments, their legendary seasons, and the players that could take them to the top once again..