OBD Basketball - YOUTH

"This picture book biography about Asian American basketball hero Wataru Misaka will inspire young readers to challenge barriers and dream big. As the child of Japanese immigrants, Wataru "Wat" Misaka often felt like he didn't fully belong in either Japanese or American culture. He was sometimes excluded, treated differently, and bullied, even though he was born in the United States. As he grew up, however, Wat discovered he had a very special talent...

Kyrie Irving helped the Cleveland Cavaliers win their first National Basketball Association (NBA) championship and the national team bring home the gold at the Olympic Games in 2016. In 2011 at age 19, he was the first overall draft pick for the NBA. Now a star player for the Boston Celtics, he works hard on and off the court to connect with fans and to give back to the community. Learn how Irving made it to the NBA, how he trains for games, and more....

"When Diana Taurasi was a girl, professional women's basketball didn't exist in the U.S. Diana knew she was talented, and she worked hard to create opportunities for herself and other female athletes. She won high school and college championships before going pro with the WNBA's Phoenix Mercury and winning give Olympic gold medals, inspiring many girls to follow in her athletic footsteps."-- Front jacket flap.

"All-star forward Tim Duncan led the San Antonio Spurs to five NBA championships. In half as many seasons, Giannis Antetokounmpo has one NBA title and two NBA MVP awards. Which forward is the best?"-- Provided by publisher.

"Tina Charles and Lisa Leslie have dominated women's basketball from the center of the court. Compare their WNBA and Olympic careers, and decide which legendary center is the best"-- Provided by publisher.

Presents the life of professional basketball athlete Stephen Curry, from his childhood to his rise to stardom.

"Middle grade basketball fans are introduced to the extraordinary history of WNBA's Chicago Sky with a photo-laden narrative of their greatest successes and losses"-- Provided by publisher.

* "An unusually informative and enjoyable sports biography for young readers." —Booklist, starred review for Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry In Epic Athletes: Stephen Curry, acclaimed journalist and bestselling author Dan Wetzel tells the inspiring, electrifying story of the NBA superstar, beginning a new series of sports biographies for young readers! Featuring comic-style illustrations by Zeke Peña!When you think of Stephen Curry, one word comes...