Center
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$3287
Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2010 · Est. 33 min read-aloud

Center

Written by Jason Glaser

Part of the Tip-off: Basketball series

Discover the secrets of basketball's legendary centers and their path to greatness.

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48 pages· 4,189 words· Est. 33 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Explore the world of basketball's towering giants, from Wilt Chamberlain to Shaquille O'Neal. Dive into the thrilling role of the center, where strength and skill collide. Uncover the secrets behind their legendary performances and learn the essential drills to dominate the court. Will you rise to become the next superstar?

From the publisher

This action-packed book takes an in-depth look at the position played by some of the tallest and strongest players in basketball–from the game’s greatest scorer, Wilt Chamberlain, to current superstar Shaquille O’Neal. Readers will learn all about the sport’s most exciting centers while viewing colorful photographs of them scoring with style. The skills and drills that are necessary to make it as a center in the NBA are comprehensively explained. There’s no doubt about it, this book is a slam dunk!

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
48
Words
4,189
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
~870L
Themes & topics
Books about centersBooks about athletesBooks about sports historyBooks about NBABooks about basketball
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.6
F&P level
~U
Scholastic level
P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
139248
Publication
Published
August 16, 2010
First published
August 1, 2010
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781433939716

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