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1) Phoenix Suns
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Summarizes the history of the Phoenix Suns professional basketball team, highlighting memorable events and noteworthy players such as Steve Nash.
4) Basketball
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"This search-and-find book invites emergent readers to look for new vocabulary words and pictures while giving simple facts about the fundamentals of basketball, including key rules and terms"--
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"Discover the true story of how in 1944, Coach John McLendon orchestrated a secret game between the best players from a white college and his team from the North Carolina College of Negroes. At a time of widespread segregation and rampant racism, this illegal gathering changed the sport of basketball forever"--Dust jacket flap.
9) Hoop queen
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When her father signs her up for the school basketball team, Kylie Jean decides she wants to be the next Little Dribbler Queen.
10) Basketball
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Introduces young readers to the basic rules of basketball and what gear is needed to play.
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"Today, the NBA is around 74% Black but, when basketball first started to catch on, it wasn't easy for Black people to play. They couldn't enter segregated YMCAs or attend privileged colleges. So Black Americans made their own spaces, playing in dance halls before the dancing started, and eventually forming teams called the Black Fives. More than Just a Game celebrates the history of basketball from a Black perspective, revealing how it changed Black...
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A simple but fact-packed overview of the San Antonio Spurs basketball team, covering their origins, their home court, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history. He drives for the basket... he shoots... he scores! The amazing athletes of the National Basketball Association offer a dazzling show of speed, strength, and control. They've got game--and now young readers have books that will take them right into that...
14) Basketball Time!
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Carefully leveled text and fresh, vibrant photos engage young readers in learning about the basics of the sport of basketball. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.
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A simple but fact-packed overview of the Los Angeles Lakers basketball team, covering their origins, their home court, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history. He drives for the basket... he shoots... he scores! The amazing athletes of the National Basketball Association offer a dazzling show of speed, strength, and control. They've got game--and now young readers have books that will take them right into that...
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This Level 3 book introduces and examines the different aspects of basketball. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about the history and rules of basketball, as well as how to play the game. Additional text features and search tools, including a glossary and an index, help students locate and review important information.
17) Detroit Pistons
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Detroit Pistons one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the...
18) WNBA Superstars
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Today's top WNBA players appear on TV, in arenas around the country, and in this book! Learn about the most talented players in the top women's pro league in the world. Additional features to enhance the text include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, an index, an introduction to the author, and sources for further research.
Women's professional basketball has grown significantly in popularity, and the talent within the WNBA is exceptional!...
19) Boston Celtics
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Boston Celtics one of the most exciting and successful teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites,...
20) Houston Rockets
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Learn about the key players and big wins that have made the Houston Rockets one of the most exciting teams in the NBA. Readers will get a glimpse into the team's history, its home court, its fans, and the team's most memorable moments. Additional features to enhance comprehension include informative captions, an introduction to the author, a phonetic glossary of key words and phrases, sources for further research including websites, a look at the...
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