{"product_id":"basketball-stars-isbn-9798217151578","title":"Basketball Stars","description":"\u003cb\u003eA collection of stories about great basketball players to inspire young fans, with famous skills they’ll want to try out on the court\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIs your child obsessed with basketball? Do they talk nonstop about their favorite players and unforgettable games? \u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars: Stories and Skills from the NBA's and WNBA's Best Players \u003c\/i\u003eis the perfect gift for young players and fans of the sport—a treasure trove of some of the greatest and most inspiring stories in the history of professional basketball, tailored for young readers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAuthored by a sportswriter\/basketball superfan, this book will teach readers about each player’s signature skills and how they practiced them to win. Readers will learn about Steph Curry’s rise to becoming a global basketball icon and his supreme ball-handling skills; Caitlin Clark’s success story and the art of the step-back; LeBron James’s path to legendary status, including his iconic moves; and many more inspiring stories and techniques from other top players. \u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars\u003c\/i\u003e features:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10 captivating stories\u003c\/b\u003e about legends and soon-to-be legends of basketball. Go beyond just the stats to discover the secrets that propelled each player to greatness and the inspiring life lessons they learned along the way.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSignature skills\u003c\/b\u003e from every featured player to try on the court, with step-by-step instructions to practice and improve your game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEngaging illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that show each player in action, with dynamic visuals for each signature skill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdeal for basketball fans ages 8–12, this book will inspire both basketball fans and new readers excited to learn more about the game of basketball.“\u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars\u003c\/i\u003e offers a compelling, behind-the-scenes look at the journeys of NBA and WNBA players before they became household names. Chris Navalta captures the human side of these athletes, providing meaningful insight into the challenges they faced on their path to greatness. This book is essential reading for anyone who loves the game and wants to understand the dedication and resilience behind the highlights.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eDetlef Schrempf, three-time NBA All-Star and International Basketball Hall of Famer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Having played against some of the players Chris Navalta talks about in his book, it’s important their stories are shared to remind everyone that getting to the top of the basketball mountain is hardly ever an easy journey . . . not even for the players in \u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars\u003c\/i\u003e. This is a must-read for anyone who loves basketball and would like to know these players beyond their accomplishments on the court.\" \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eAdonal Foyle, children’s author and former NBA player\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chris Navalta does a great job telling the stories of some of the best NBA and WNBA players to kids learning about the game. There’s a story behind every player’s journey. And the stories highlighted in \u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars\u003c\/i\u003e just scratches the surface.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eRuthie Bolton, former WNBA player, Women’s Basketball Hall of Famer, and two-time Olympic gold medalist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBasketball Stars\u003c\/i\u003e is like a love letter to the sport of basketball. You can feel Chris Navalta’s passion for the game, no doubt fueled by his years covering the NBA. The book features profiles of the best hoopers of all time, including their favorite moves. By the time you’ve reached the end of the book, you might have developed an unstoppable Eurostep.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eLarry Beil, local and national sports anchor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Chris Navalta gives an engaging look at what makes athletes the superstars that they are. Through informing readers from a variety of perspectives, this book will leave you learning something new—reminding you why you fell in love with sports to begin with.” \u003cbr\u003e—\u003cb\u003eFarbod Esnaashari, national NBA beat reporter\u003c\/b\u003eBorn and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area,\u003cb\u003e Chris Navalta\u003c\/b\u003e studied journalism at Sacramento State University. As a sports reporter, he covered the NBA from 2000 to 2003, including several players in this book, like Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Kobe Bryant, and Muggsy Bogues. He joined the Sacramento Kings’ media relations team in 2003. The same year, he began working as a publicist for Golden State Warriors player Adonal Foyle, who he continued to work with for 20 years. Chris has also worked on projects with other basketball players including Gary Payton II, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Aaron Gordon. Chris loves basketball so much, he even got married at an NBA player’s home! Today, Chris leads award-nominated PR campaigns in the gaming industry. He continues to work with basketball players, connecting them with the video games they love to play.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAnderson Carman\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning illustrator and sequential artist specializing in traditional ink, watercolor, and digital illustration. He graduated from SCAD Atlanta with a BFA in sequential art. Anderson still lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and three kids. He enjoys Braves baseball, listening to Broadway tunes, and playing Dungeons \u0026amp; Dragons with friends.","brand":"Z Kids","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48232957182181,"sku":"NP9798217151578","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9798217151578.jpg?v=1767722185","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/basketball-stars-isbn-9798217151578","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}