Basketball

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Fall 2024

Stokes: The Brief Career of the NBA's First Black Superstar

Stokes tells the story of the NBA’s first Black superstar, Maurice Stokes, who is not as well known as he should be in part because of a career-ending injury. Coauthors and basketball… Read More →

  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Sue Bird

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Four-time WNBA champion Sue Bird of the Seattle Storm is a basketball legend. She is also a vocal social justice advocate and a community leader. Read about her life and career on and off the court. Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • ATOS: 4.7
  • Dewey: 796,323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Super Basketball Infographics

From the Series Super Sports Infographics

Keeping up with the fascinating facts about basketball can make your brain feel like it's been dribbled down the court! You hear about great players (Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was named NBA MVP six Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323'021
  • Copyright: 2015
26 titles

Super Sports Teams (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Super Sports Teams (Lerner ™ Sports)

Learn about the history, greatest players, and most iconic moments of the world's most popular sports teams. Chock-full of stats and shareable information, sports fans will love the… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $796.90
  • Your Price: $597.67
  • 26 titles

Swish: The Quest for Basketball's Perfect Shot

From the Series Spectacular Sports

From three-pointers to slam dunks, Swish: The Quest for Basketball’s Perfect Shot goes beyond the record books and explores all aspects of making a basket. This book features amazing shots,… Read More →

  • Lexile: 900
  • ATOS: 5.9
  • Dewey: 796.3230973
  • Copyright: 2009
6 titles

The Big Game (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series The Big Game (Lerner ™ Sports)

From the Super Bowl to the Summer Olympics, this action-packed series dives into the fascinating history, thrilling moments, and greatest champions of the world's biggest sports events. Read More →

  • Copyright: 2021
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

The Currys

From the Series Families of Fame & Fortune

Meet the Currys, a family of superstar athletes. The Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry and his brother, Seth Curry of the Portland Trail Blazers, faced off on the court in the first-ever… Read More →

  • Lexile: 720
  • Dewey: 796.323
  • Copyright: 2022

The Final Four: The Pursuit of College Basketball Glory

From the Series Spectacular Sports

When basketball fans hear the words Final Four, they probably think of the buzzer-beaters, Cinderella stories, and bracket-busters that have thrilled people for years. However, you don't need Read More →

  • Lexile: 1040
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 796.323'63
  • Copyright: 2016

The NBA Playoffs: In Pursuit of Basketball Glory

From the Series Spectacular Sports

Do you know: • Which team won the first NBA championship? • Why Michael Jordan felt awful during one of his greatest playoff performances? • How the Golden State Warriors built a playoff… Read More →

  • Lexile: 1010
  • ATOS: 6.7
  • Dewey: 796.323/64
  • Copyright: 2019

Tim Duncan, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Tim Duncan, originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands, took the NBA by storm as the top draft pick in 1997. He joined the Spurs and helped them to win two NBA championships in his first six… Read More →

  • ATOS: 7.3
  • Dewey: 796.323'092
  • Copyright: 2004

Tim Duncan: Power Forward

From the Series Epic Sports Bios (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tim Duncan trained to be an Olympic swimmer before beginning to play basketball at 14. Follow the star forward from his home in the Virgin Islands to the top of the NBA and beyond. Read More →

  • Lexile: 890
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2022

Tina Charles vs. Lisa Leslie: Who Would Win?

From the Series All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports)

Tina Charles and Lisa Leslie have dominated women's basketball from the center of the court. But which player is the best of all time? Explore their careers in the WNBA and Olympic Games to… Read More →

  • Lexile: 840
  • Dewey: 796.323092/2 [B]
  • Copyright: 2024

Trae Young

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young is an up-and-coming basketball prodigy with elite offensive skills. Sports fans will love this action-packed book about one of basketball's newest stars. Read More →

  • Lexile: 860
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021
Fall 2024 6 titles

Ultimate Sports Stats (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Ultimate Sports Stats (Lerner ™ Sports)

Sports fans will cheer over this series chock-full of amazing stats and interesting information. Learn about the most important stats in sports, crunch the numbers, and meet the athletes who… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles
8 titles

Unbelievable! (UpDog Books ™) — Hardcover Set

From the Series Unbelievable! (UpDog Books ™)

The universe is full of fascinating, incredible facts. From sports arenas to the oceans to the deepest reaches of space, readers will learn high-interest, educational facts that they'll want… Read More →

  • Copyright: 2024
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $245.20
  • Your Price: $183.90
  • 8 titles

Wilt Chamberlain

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Think you know all there is to know about Wilt Chamberlain? Well, did you know that: •He holds the record for most rebounds in a single NBA game? •He is a member of the Volleyball Hall of… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.8
  • Dewey: 796.323092
  • Copyright: 2011

Winter Grade 5 Take-Home Kit Read for a Better World ™

Help students start or build their home libraries! Strong literacy skills are an essential part of education. Read for a Better World Take-Home Book Packs are one tool families and educators Read More →

Spring 2025 6 titles

WNBA Hot Ticket (Lerner ™ Sports) — Hardcover Set

From the Series WNBA Hot Ticket (Lerner ™ Sports)

Explore the thrilling plays and iconic teams of the Women's National Basketball Association. Readers will meet basketball superstars and find out why they're at the forefront of a rising wave Read More →

  • Copyright: 2025
  • Hardcover
  • List Price: $183.90
  • Your Price: $137.93
  • 6 titles

Yao Ming, 2nd Edition

From the Series Sports Heroes and Legends

Yao Ming is a force on the basketball court. The center, born in Shanghai, China, towers over opponents at 7-foot-6. His strength, agility, and hard work have made him one of the most… Read More →

  • ATOS: 6.5
  • Dewey: 796.323092
  • Copyright: 2009

Zion Williamson

From the Series Sports All-Stars (Lerner ™ Sports)

After one breakout season playing college basketball at Duke, Zion Williamson was drafted into the NBA (National Basketball League) by the New Orleans Pelicans. Learn about one of the NBA's… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.0
  • Dewey: 796.323092 [B]
  • Copyright: 2021

Zion Williamson: The Road to New Orleans

Jump onto the court with New Orleans Pelicans star Zion Williamson in this first-look biography! Discover how hard work and a drive for success led him to become the number-one pick in the… Read More →

  • Lexile: 870
  • ATOS: 5.1
  • Dewey: 796.323
  • Copyright: 2020