basketball

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basketball

Orlando Magic

1998
A history of the NBA expansion team that began playing in Orlando, Florida, during the 1989-90 season.

Vancouver Grizzlies

1998
Highlights the history, key players, and coaches of this NBA expansion team.

Salt in his shoes

Michael Jordan in pursuit of a dream
2000
A young Michael Jordan puts salt in his shoes, hoping it will help him grow tall enough to become a famous basketball player.

The history of basketball

2000
Relates the history of basketball from the 1890s to today, including discussion of prominent teams, women's teams, and the National Basketball Association.

The gym day winner

1996
During gym at school, Sam always comes in last, but a great basketball shot turns him into the hero of the day.

Swish

the quest for basketball's perfect shot
2009
Photographs and text describe noteworthy shots from throughout basketball's history, and includes brief profiles of top-scoring players, such as Michael Jordan, Charlotte Smith, and others.

Soup's hoop

1990
Soup's crazy plan to help his town's basketball team to victory includes constructing a musical instrument called a spitzentootle and snaring the evil Janice Riker in an unpleasant trap.

Boston Celtics

1998
Highlights the history and key players and coaches of the Boston Celtics.

Meet Julie

an American girl
2007
Julie Albright, forced to move with her mom following her parents' divorce, is excited to learn her new school has a basketball team; but when the coach says girls are not allowed on the team, she jeopardizes her chances for making new friends by deciding to fight for her right to play.

Sara Kate, superkid

1994
Sara Kate is a normal eight-year-old until one day she discovers she has superpowers and can throw a basketball farther than anyone on earth.

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