Publisher Description

Introduce kids to the NBA and WNBA's most outstanding players with sports biographies for ages 8 to 12
Basketball is filled with inspiring stories of world-class athletes rising above adversity to shine on the court. Bursting with incredible stats and unmatched feats for some of the greatest players in each position, this lineup of inspirational basketball biographies shows kids what it takes to be a real MVP.What sets this sports book apart from other basketball books for kids:
Real stars, real storiesFrom the 1960s to today, kids will discover the history of players who defined--and continue to define--the game.Tons of statsEach biography includes critical career info, including games played, awards won, points scored, blocks, and more.Draft an all-star teamKids can create their perfect team by filling out the starting lineup sheet included in the back of the book.These sports biographies are sure to be a slam dunk for young fans and aspiring players!

Author Biography

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

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
"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
"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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