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For the Love of the Game For the Love of the Game Eloise Greenfield Two children discover the importance of determination and find inspiration in the life of Michael Jordan. OL116288W
Resilience Resilience Alonzo Mourning Resilience. It's not just the title of Alonzo Mourning's stirring memoir; it's the stuff he's made of. Whether petitioning himself into foster care as an eleven-year-old, tirelessly studying his way … OL11977353W
Longshot Longshot Lance Allred Lance Allred was probably the last person you’d expect to make it in professional sports. Not only did he grow up on a polygamist commune in Montana, he struggles with obsessive-compulsive disorder. … OL14981258W
When the game was ours When the game was ours Bird, Larry With intimate, fly-on-the-wall detail, "When the Game Was Ours" transports readers to an electric era of basketball and reveals for the first time the inner workings of two players--Larry Bird and Ea… OL15128413W
Basketball's playmakers Basketball's playmakers Nathan Aaseng Biographies of eight basketball players noted for their talent in calling plays and setting up shots. Included are Earvin "Magic" Johnson, Nate "Tiny" Archibald, Kevin Porter, Quinn Buckner, Johnny D… OL15216072W
Magic Johnson Magic Johnson Chip Lovitt A short biography of Magic Johnson including career highlights and statistics. OL15552627W
Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Larry Platt There are few figures among America's media-saturated landscape that loom larger than the National Basketball Association's undeniable superstar Allen Iverson. He was the first overall pick of the 19… OL15798870W
Grant Hill Grant Hill Richard Rambeck Discusses the life and sports career of professional basketball player Grant Hill of the Detroit Pistons. OL15843077W
Sports great Michael Jordan Sports great Michael Jordan Nathan Aaseng A biography of the star player for the Chicago Bulls who led the team to their first ever NBA championship in 1991, quit the game in 1993, and returned after eighteen months. OL15853274W
Dwight Howard Dwight Howard John Fawaz "Since his record-breaking rookie season, Dwight Howard has become one of the NBA's hottest stars. He's already helped the U.S. men's basketball team win the gold, and he's just getting started! Get … OL16115315W
Dirk Nowitzki Dirk Nowitzki Dan Osier Biography of Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki. OL16121007W
The macrophenomenal pro basketball almanac The macrophenomenal pro basketball almanac FreeDarko (Firm) Presents lighthearted coverage of the trends, sociopolitical factors, and notable athletes that influence professional basketball today. OL16461127W
Character driven Character driven Derek Fisher A three-time NBA champion reveals the Christian faith and family values that shaped his successful career and personal life, describing his achievements, his decision not to play in the 2007 playoffs… OL16622395W
Cedric Ceballos Cedric Ceballos Stewart, Mark A biography covering the personal life and basketball career of the All-Star forward with the Phoenix Suns and the Los Angeles Lakers. OL1803789W
David Robinson David Robinson Tom Owens Examines the life and achievements of the first graduate of the United States Naval Academy to play in the National Basketball Association. OL1810664W
Teamwork, the Houston Comets in action Teamwork, the Houston Comets in action Tom Owens Profiles some of the key players on the Houston Comets and describes the team's first year in the WNBA. OL1810685W
For the love of the game For the love of the game Jordan, Michael Super basketball star, Michael Jordan, writes about his life as a basketball player and his deep love for the game. OL1830117W
Pro sports halls of fame Pro sports halls of fame Grolier Educational (Firm) Presents biographical information, career statistics, and special achievements of people who have been inducted into the baseball, basketball, football, or hockey hall of fame. OL18565155W
The Basketball Hall of Fame's hoop facts and stats The Basketball Hall of Fame's hoop facts and stats Alex Sachare Presents a variety of facts, statistics, and anecdotes about high school, college, and professional basketball, as well as about women's basketball. OL1870821W
Chasing Red Chasing Red Isabelle Ronin He had everythingwealth, adoration, a brilliant future. Until one chance encounter changed everything. The moment Caleb Lockhart spotted the mysterious woman in her siren red dress, he couldn't tear … OL19716870W
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