Creative Sports: A History of Hoops

Set of 30 titles

Readers witness the buzzer-beating action of their favorite NBA teams in these photo-driven narratives. Thrilling text and photos capture on-court basketball action through the years, highlighting superstars, championships, and legendary moments that middle grade fans will want to remember. Sidebars focus on unforgettable moments or players in each team's history.

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Creative Sports: A History of Hoops (30 titles)
The Story of the Atlanta Hawks 5.2
The Story of the Boston Celtics 5.2
The Story of the Brooklyn Nets 5.1
The Story of the Charlotte Hornets 5.1
The Story of the Chicago Bulls 4.9
The Story of the Cleveland Cavaliers 5.1
The Story of the Dallas Mavericks 5.0
The Story of the Denver Nuggets 5.1
The Story of the Detroit Pistons 5.0
The Story of the Golden State Warriors 5.3
The Story of the Houston Rockets 5.0
The Story of the Indiana Pacers 5.0
The Story of the Los Angeles Clippers 5.1
The Story of the Los Angeles Lakers 5.0
The Story of the Memphis Grizzlies 5.2
The Story of the Miami Heat 5.2
The Story of the Milwaukee Bucks 5.2
The Story of the Minnesota Timberwolves 5.2
The Story of the New Orleans Pelicans 5.2
The Story of the New York Knicks 5.2
The Story of the Oklahoma City Thunder 5.1
The Story of the Orlando Magic 5.1
The Story of the Philadelphia 76ers 5.0
The Story of the Phoenix Suns 5.0
The Story of the Portland Trail Blazers 5.2
The Story of the Sacramento Kings 5.1
The Story of the San Antonio Spurs 5.0
The Story of the Toronto Raptors 5.1
The Story of the Utah Jazz 5.1
The Story of the Washington Wizards 5.1
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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Dewey Number 796.32
Lexile 760L-870L
ATOS Reading Level 4.9-5.3
Guided Reading Level R
Language English
Publisher Creative
Format Reinforced book
ISBN S23CREA03
Copyright 2023
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 9 x 10
Graphics Full-color photographs

Reviewed on 1 April 2023

Booklist Review of Creative Sports: A History of Hoops

Each book in the Creative Sports: A History of Hoops series (30 titles) features one of the 30 teams in the National Basketball Association. Surprisingly, the organization of information is more eclectic than chronological. The first double-page spread, one of several featuring LeBron James, reveals that James accepted a deal with Nike for $90 million as an 18-year-old high-school athlete, before ever playing in an NBA game. The second spread includes details on his first game as a Cleveland Cavalier, while the third tells of the team’s first year in the NBA. The main text and sidebars focus on interesting elements drawn from the team’s history, including mistakes, triumphs, and outstanding players. Illustrations, usually high-quality color shots showing players in action, add color and drama to every spread in this attractive book.