basketball

"Lilico's life in Japan is going well. She has great friends and is the captain of the school's basketball team. She's happy! Then comes her parents' news: they're moving to America! Before she knows it, Lilico finds herself forced to start all over. And that won't be easy with her closest friends thousands of miles away or a school bully who immediately dislikes her. Luckily, anime-loving Nala and Henry eventually befriend Lilico and with help from them--along with her guardian spirit who looks a lot like her cat, Nico--Lilico just might figure out where she fits in"--Provided by publisher.

Michael Jordan shoots. He scores! This basketball superstar dominated the sport for years.

Collects three stories, previously published separately, about Zayd, who gains the support of his family and friends to pursue his dream of becoming a star player on his middle school basketball team.

"When Elle begins to volunteer two days a week working with children with special needs, she has trouble juggling her new passion, basketball obligations, and schoolwork"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Elle, still unsure about quitting the basketball team, fills in for an injured volleyball player and is surprised at how much less pressure she feels.

"Having shot up to six feet tall over the summer, seventh-grader Elle not only has trouble controlling her limbs on the basketball court, she dreads the upcoming school cotillion"--Provided by publisher.

"Does having Kobe Bryant on the roster make a team great? Or does the number of championships carry more weight? Backed up with facts and stats, follow along to find out who makes the cut!"--Provided by publisher.

"Hank Watson loves playing basketball and helping his team win big games. But he has another passion too--cooking! When Hank has an opportunity to meet celebrity chef Brenton Spooner, he jumps at the chance. But while practicing a difficult dish, he accidentally burns his hand. The injury affects his performance both on the court and in the kitchen"--Back cover.

It is the basketball championship game and the reader's choices can mean the difference between a triumphant victory and a heartbreaking loss.

"Explores many of basketball's greatest records. Includes fun facts and an "Impossible to Break?" special feature"--Publisher.