Basketball Biographies for Kids: The Greatest NBA and WNBA Players from the 1960s to Today

by Matt Chandler

Overview

Get to know the game with inspiring basketball player biographies for ages 8 to 12

Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes working hard and overcoming challenges to shine on the court. Discover the most talented players from each position with Basketball Biographies for Kids! This lineup shows you what it takes to be a WNBA or NBA superstar with the amazing stories, stats, and achievements of the best players from the last 60 years.

Legends of the leagues — Learn about the players who changed the game, like Lebron James, Kawhi Leonard, and Sue Bird.

Key career stats — Each biography covers the player's history, as well as important info like games played, points, rebounds, assists, and blocks.

Draft your own all-star team — Evaluate the statistics and create your ideal team by filling out the starting lineup sheet at the back of the book.

Brush up on your basketball knowledge with the ultimate, slam-dunk collection of sports biographies!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781638783794
Publisher:	Callisto Publishing
Publication date:	04/26/2022
Series:	Sports Biographies for Kids
Pages:	160
Sales rank:	342,169
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 8.90(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1100L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

MATT CHANDLER is a former newspaper journalist and six-time New York Press Association award winner. The author of more than 55 nonfiction books, he has written extensively about all types of sports and athletes. His Sports Illustrated Kids book, Side-by-Side Baseball Stars: Comparing the Game’s Greatest, was selected by the American Society of Journalists and Authors for its 2015 Young Adult Outstanding Book Award. Learn more about his work at www.mattchandlerwriting.com.

Table of Contents

Introduction viii

Terms, Phrases, and Acronyms xii

NBA Center Joel Embiid 1

WNBA Center Brittney Griner 11

Honorable Mentions Anthony Davis Nihola Johic Sylvia Fowles 18

Legendary Great Hareem Abdul-Jabbar 20

NBA Small Forward Hawhi Leonard 25

WNBA Small Forward Elena Delle Donne 35

Honorable Mentions Jimmy Butler Hlay Thompson Maya Moore 44

Legendary Great Larry Bird 47

NBA Power Forward Lebron James 51

WNBA Power Forward Candace Parker 61

Honorable Mentions Giannis Antetokounmpo Blahe Griffin Tina Charles 69

Legendary Great Tim Duncan 72

NBA Point Guard Stephen Curry 77

WNBA Point Guard Sue Bird 87

Honorable Mentions Russell Westbrook Hyrie Irving Courtney Vandersloot 95

Legendary Great Magic Johnson 97

NBA Shooting Guard James Harden 101

WNBA Shooting Guard Diana Taurasi 111

Honorable Mentions Donovan Mitchell Jrue Holiday Jewell Loyd 120

Legendary Great Michael Jordan 122

Create Your Own Fantasy Team 126

Resources 129

References 130

Index 140

Editorial Reviews

"Matt Chandler uses this topic to present biographies of major basketball players in Basketball Biographies for Kids...The biographies are well-written and age-appropriate, the language is understandable for the general reading level of the target group. The book includes ample resources making the book good as a research tool if used in the classroom. Also included are a glossary of terms and a useful index. I think this book is good for the classroom or home school library." — Customer Review

"I absolutely love that not only is this book full of NBA legends it’s also full of WNBA Greats. It offers a great mix of story style biographies and stats about their careers. My nine year old son LOVES this book. It actually makes him WANT to read. So I’m one happy mama!" — Customer Review

"This book is good for a true basketball fan. It is packed with short bios with background information on the top players. Each bio is a snapshot that is more informative if you already have some background knowledge and interest in basketball. Perfect for a kid who loves basketball and has a few favorite teams and players. A good conversation starter if reading together and discussing." — Customer Review

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