Download or read book The Book of Basketball written by Bill Simmons and published by ESPN. This book was released on 2010-12-07 with total page 754 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • The NBA according to The Sports Guy—now updated with fresh takes on LeBron, the Celtics, and more! Foreword by Malcom Gladwell • “The work of a true fan . . . it might just represent the next phase of sports commentary.”—The Atlantic Bill Simmons, the wildly opinionated and thoroughly entertaining basketball addict known to millions as ESPN’s The Sports Guy, has written the definitive book on the past, present, and future of the NBA. From the age-old question of who actually won the rivalry between Bill Russell and Wilt Chamberlain to the one about which team was truly the best of all time, Simmons opens—and then closes, once and for all—every major pro basketball debate. Then he takes it further by completely reevaluating not only how NBA Hall of Fame inductees should be chosen but how the institution must be reshaped from the ground up, the result being the Pyramid: Simmons’s one-of-a-kind five-level shrine to the ninety-six greatest players in the history of pro basketball. And ultimately he takes fans to the heart of it all, as he uses a conversation with one NBA great to uncover that coveted thing: The Secret of Basketball. Comprehensive, authoritative, controversial, hilarious, and impossible to put down (even for Celtic-haters), The Book of Basketball offers every hardwood fan a courtside seat beside the game’s finest, funniest, and fiercest chronicler.

Download or read book Long Shot written by Chris Paul and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2030-12-31 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Simon & Schuster eBook. Simon & Schuster has a great book for every reader.

Download or read book LeBron James written by Shanya Worthy and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This basketball powerhouse has set numerous records since joining the NBA, and has led the Cleveland Cavaliers to consecutive playoff appearances. This book follows James’s life, career, and accomplishments.

Download or read book I Promise written by LeBron James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2020-08-11 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!

Download or read book Let s Play Basketball written by Charles R. Smith and published by Candlewick Press (MA). This book was released on 2004 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basketball asks to be taken outside to play.

Download or read book Nikki on the Line written by Barbara Carroll Roberts and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2019-03-05 with total page 336 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nikki wants to be a basketball star... but between school stress, friend drama, and babysitting woes, will she be able to make it on her new team? Judy Blume meets Mike Lupica in this pitch-perfect, action-packed, and funny novel. Thirteen-year-old Nikki Doyle's dreams of becoming a basketball great feel within reach when she's selected to play on an elite-level club team. But in a league with taller, stronger, and faster girls, Nikki suddenly isn't the best point guard. In fact, she's no longer a point guard at all, which leaves her struggling to figure out who she is and how she fits in. The stress piles on as Nikki's best friend spends more and more time with another girl on the team, and when her science teacher assigns a family tree project that will be impossible to complete unless Nikki reveals her most embarrassing secret. As if that's not enough to deal with, to cover the costs of her new team, Nikki has agreed to take care of her annoying younger brother after school to save money on childcare. As the stakes rise on the basketball court, at school, and at home, Nikki's confidence plummets. Can she learn to compete at this new, higher level? And how hard is she willing to work to find out?

Download or read book Dream Big written by Deloris Jordan and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-05-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the age of nine, Michael dreams of playing basketball for the United States in the Olympics, and with hard work and his mother's encouragement, he realizes his dream. Full color.

Download or read book Basketball Buddies written by Elliott Smith and published by Capstone. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book B is for Baller written by James Littlejohn and published by Triumph Books. This book was released on 2018-10-02 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Featuring dozens of iconic NBA superstars like Michael Jordan, Larry Bird, LeBron James, Wilt Chamberlain, Kobe Bryant, and Steph Curry, B is for Baller is the ultimate alphabet book for young hoops fans—whether they're taking their first shot at the ABCs or already perfecting their threes! James Littlejohn's words leap off the page and bring legends to life, while Matthew Shipley's colorful, stylish illustrations are sure to delight fans young and old. What started as a successful Kickstarter project from two passionate NBA fans is now the perfect read for little ballers everywhere!

Download or read book We Are Family written by LeBron James and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2021-08-31 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them? When Jayden and his teammates find out there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year—and maybe ever again—they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season, in this inspiring new middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams. A New York Times bestseller! Jayden Carr has been training all summer to be ready for Hoop Group—the free afterschool basketball program where his hero, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. But when his beloved coach tells him there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year, Jayden is heartbroken. And he’s not the only one. Coach Beck’s daughter, Tamika, was planning to be the first girl ever to start for the squad. Chris King, Kendrick’s only nephew, spent the summer bragging that his uncle was coming home just to watch him play. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group was supposed to be his way out of trouble. And for Dexter Donyel, all 4’6” of him, Hoop Group was his chance to finally be part of a team, instead of just watching from the stands. For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible—but then the world hasn’t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes. It’s an inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face. The first step to winning is getting out on the court.

Download or read book A Basketball Story written by Richard Torrey and published by Kane/Miller Book Publishers. This book was released on 2014-06-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Passing, shooting, dribbling and making friends - it's all part of playing on your very first real basketball team!

Download or read book Leprechauns Don t Play Basketball written by Debbie Dadey and published by Perfection Learning. This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A basketball coach visiting Bailey Elementary is short and has a treasure. Could he be a leprechaun?

Download or read book The Basketball written by Stephen Chang and published by . This book was released on 2019-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: a basketball reflects upon all the game has to offer on and off the court.

Download or read book The Most Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids written by Ben Johnson and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-12-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you looking for the perfect book to inspire a young basketball fan? Do you want to teach the lads important life lessons through dramatic stories of basketball legends? Are you seeking the perfect gift for a basketball-loving kid? Do you have a son, grandson, or nephew deeply involved in playing, watching, or wanting to explore more about the sport? Then this is the book you need! "The Most Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids" reveals the inspirational journeys of megastars like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. Think the road to greatness is easy? Think again! Behind the trophies and cheers, the journey is filled with hidden struggles. What if you could sneak a peek at the adversity the legends had to smash on their way to the top? Get ready to discover the against-all-odds tales of hardwood heroes. This book reveals the setbacks, injuries, and challenges faced by the game's biggest icons. You'll find out how poverty, doubt, and pain shaped megastars like Michael Jordan, Kobe Bryant, and LeBron James. But these gripping stories offer more than just dramatic biographies. They're jam-packed with powerful quotes and lessons for building mental toughness. In this book, You'll: Discover the against-all-odds tales that fueled mental toughness and championship success uncover motivational moments to help overcome any obstacle life Learn how poverty, doubt, and pain shaped basketball icons Get motivational quotes and lessons for overcoming any obstacle Enjoy dramatic biographies and profiles of basketball legends Through gripping stories, young readers will: Learn Michael Jordan's origin story and path to greatness Relive Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point game See Steph Curry and the Warriors' rise to a dynasty Appreciate Magic Johnson and the Showtime Lakers Find inspirational tales to push through challenges And much more... If you have a young basketball fan eager to learn the history and culture of the sport, this is the perfect book! Celebrate the journey of the game's greatest superstars while inspiring mental toughness for the next generation. So order your copy of 'The Most Amazing Basketball Stories for Kids' today! Join the legends and discover how the game's giants turned hardship into triumph. Their uplifting journeys will inspire you to push through challenges and unlock championship success!

Download or read book Basketball Short Stories For Kids written by C Gibbs and published by . This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Inspirational and Unbelievable Basketball Stories For Kids Dive into the world of basketball with "Basketball Short Stories for Kids," the ultimate treasure trove for young enthusiasts seeking captivating tales and valuable life lessons. This extraordinary collection presents 20 heartwarming and motivational short stories celebrating triumph, perseverance, and teamwork. With exquisite illustrations bringing each story to life and a touch of basketball history, this book aims to ignite a passion for the game and its timeless values. From wacky and funny tales to unbelievable moments, your kids are in for an extraordinary journey. What's Included...? 20 captivating short stories exclusively centered around basketball Exquisite illustrations bringing each story to life, sparking your child's imagination Fascinating insights and untold anecdotes shed new light on your child's favorite players and many unknown ones! A celebration of basketball's rich history, igniting a passion for the game and its timeless values Strange yet amusing stories that will leave your kids in delightful disbelief Bonus: Basketball facts are included throughout! Crafted as the perfect gift for your young basketball aficionado, this book is designed to entertain and encourage both on and off the court. With every turn of the page, they will be inspired to embrace the power of determination, resilience, and teamwork. Purchase your copy today and watch your child's passion for basketball soar to new heights!

Download or read book Inspirational Basketball Stories For Curious Kids written by Natalia Clara and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2024-04-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for the Perfect Gift to Inspire a Budding Athlete kids in Your Life? Do you want them to learn the power of perseverance and mental toughness through fun and engaging stories based on real-life sports legends? Well Guess What! "Inspirational Basketball Stories For Curious Kids: 20 Unbelievable Tales from Basketball History for Young Ones" is the ultimate playbook for mental toughness, both on the court and in life. Perfect for children aged 8 and up, this book combines entertainment, life lessons, and extraordinary achievements. Journey through the world of basketball with stories of perseverance, teamwork, and triumph. From legendary players who overcame obstacles to rise to the top, to unforgettable moments that shaped the sport, this book has it all just for your kid. **A Sneak Peek at Some of the Unbelievable Tales Included: ** - Michael "His Airness" Jordan: From not making the school team to soaring high as the NBA's all-time superstar. - LeBron "King James" James: From the humble courts of Akron to a throne in the NBA - the rise of a boy who would be King. - And much, much more! This Book Offers: - Unforgettable Stories: Dive into the extraordinary journeys of basketball's greatest legends. - Inspirational Quotes: Words of wisdom from the athletes themselves that ignite passion and lead to personal victories. - Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Discover the secrets and stories that reveal what it takes to succeed in the world of basketball. - Striking Illustrations: Bring the excitement of the game to life with remarkable visuals. - Life Lessons Beyond the Court: Learn valuable lessons in commitment, perseverance, and becoming your own champion. Read these stories with your child and inspire them with a world of resilience, triumph, and life-defining moments! Ready to gift your budding basketball star a treasure that goes beyond the game? Scroll up and hit that "BUY" button to order your copy of "Inspirational Basketball Stories For Curious Kids" today, and ignite the passion for basketball and a love of life's timeless lessons!

Download or read book Inspiring Basketball Stories For Kids Fun Inspirational Facts Stories For Young Readers written by Falcon Focus and published by . This book was released on 2023-12-18 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever wondered how high Stephen Curry can leap toward stardom? Want to know what it takes to craft a legacy like Kobe's? Or how a high school prodigy like LeBron James becomes an NBA icon? Inside Inspiring Basketball Stories For Kids, you'll be immersed in: Stephen Curry's Rise to Stardom: Discover how Curry, once overlooked, became one of the greatest shooters in NBA history. Kobe Bryant's Work Ethic: Learn about the Mamba Mentality and how Kobe's relentless drive and dedication inspired athletes everywhere. LeBron James: From High School Phenom to NBA Superstar: Follow the journey of LeBron from a high school sensation to an NBA legend. The Story of Yao Ming: Explore how Yao Ming broke barriers and became a bridge between the NBA and China, leaving a global impact. The Legend of Michael Jordan: Delve into the story of Michael Jordan, whose determination and skill turned him into one of the greatest basketball players of all time. Each story is a blend of fun facts and motivational moments that highlight the values of hard work, perseverance, and teamwork. Inspiring Basketball Stories For Kids is perfect for young fans of the game, aspiring players, or any child who loves a great story of triumph and dedication. This book is more than just about basketball; it's a source of motivation and a tribute to the joy and passion of the sport. Grab a copy now and embark on an exciting journey through the world of basketball, filled with inspiring stories and unforgettable legends!