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1) Sooley
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After seventeen-year-old Samuel "Sooley" Sooleymon receives a college scholarship to play basketball for North Carolina Central, he moves to Durham from his native, war-torn South Sudan, enrolls in classes, joins the team, and prepares to sit out his freshman season, but Sooley has a fierce determination to succeed so he can bring his family to America, working tirelessly on his game until he dominates everyone in practice, and when Sooley is called...
4) The chance
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 12
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The day before a teenage Ellie moved from Georgia to California, she and her best friend Nolan sat beneath the Spanish moss of an ancient oak tree where they wrote letters to each other and buried them in a rusty old metal box. The plan was to return eleven years later, dig the box up, and read the letters. But now, as that date approaches, much has changed. Ellie has abandoned the faith she grew up with, her days consumed with loving her little girl...
5) Kevin Durant
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Pub. Date
c2015
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
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Discusses the life of Kevin Durant, the NBA's all-star and three time scoring champion, his childhood in Washington, D.C area to his success at the University of Texas where his jersey number was later retired, to his 2007 NBA Draft by the Seattle Supersonics.
6) Maya Moore
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Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
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"This title explores the life of Maya Moore, from her early days playing basketball to her triumphs at the highest level. The title also features informative sidebars, fun facts and quotes, a glossary, and further resources."--Publisher's website.
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Pub. Date
c2001
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Highlights the lives and careers of ten women's basketball stars: Cynthia Cooper, Anne Donovan, Chamique Holdsclaw, Lisa Leslie, Nancy Lieberman-Cline, Rebecca Lobo, Ann Meyers, Cheryl Miller, Dawn Staley, Sheryl Swoopes.
10) One false move
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Myron Bolitar volume 5
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"Myron Bolitar is a hotheaded sports agent with a fierce wit, a taste for Yoo-Hoo, and a penchant for falling into jobs he doesn't want. In this novel Myron is asked to keep an eye on the star of the new women's basketball league who's been receiving threats on her life. Myron takes on the seemingly innocuous task, figuring he'll pick up the star as a new client. But soon her beauty and her quiet strength have him falling for her terrible story -...
12) Stephen Curry
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
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Biography of Stephen Curry, describing his childhood, when he started playing basketball, and how he got to be a world-renowned player.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
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Shaquille O'Neal, the 7'1" NBA rookie center for the Orlando Magic, is already being touted as the next Michael Jordan. This fascinating portrait of "Shaq" is sure to answer everyone's questions about this rising basketball star.
15) Lebron James
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Pub. Date
[2017]
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Growing up in Akron, Ohio, Lebron James had trouble fitting in, because he was constantly changing schools. He was able to focus on sports and school and was picked first in the 2003 NBA Draft. He has now won two NBA championships. The Quotes from the Greatest Athletes series profiles and celebrates successful athletes. Each book explores the inspirational words of a well-known athlete and provides an overview of the person's achievements.This is...
16) Michael Jordan
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[2017]
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Michael Jordan was not able to make his school's varsity basketball team in the tenth grade. He trained all year, and went on to be one of the best high school basketball players in the United States. He eventually won six NBA championships. The Quotes from the Greatest Athletes series profiles and celebrates successful athletes. Each book explores the inspirational words of a well-known athlete and provides an overview of the person's achievements....
19) Sylvia Fowles
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
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"A photo-illustrated biography for early readers on Minnesota Lynx basketball star Sylvia Fowles. Describes her life growing up, where she went to college, and how she helped her team win three WNBA titles. Includes a fact sheet with highlighted accomplishments, glossary, books, and websites"--