Above the rim : how Elgin Baylor changed basketball
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New York, NY : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2020].
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Book
ISBN
9781419741081 (hardcover), 141974108X (hardcover)
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
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Guadalupe Library - Children's Non-Fictionj 796.32309 BRYANT 2020On Shelf
Lompoc Bookmobile - Children's Non-FictionBIO BAYLOR, ELGINOn Shelf

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Published
New York, NY : Abrams Books for Young Readers, [2020].
Language
English
ISBN
9781419741081 (hardcover), 141974108X (hardcover)
Accelerated Reader
LG
Level 4.3, 1 Points

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Includes bibliographic references.
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"Though not as widely known as other basketball legends, hall-of-famer Elgin Baylor was one of the game's all-time greatest players-an innovative athlete, team player, and quiet force for change. A member of the early, scrappy NBA and one of the first professional African American players, Elgin (b. 1934) played in the late 1950s and early 1960s for the Minneapolis/Los Angeles Lakers, taking risks on and off the court. Known for his acrobatic style of moving and shooting, he inspired others to get creative with their game. But when traveling for away games, hotels and restaurants weren't as welcoming of Elgin as they were of his white teammates. Together, Elgin and his teammates boycotted places practicing segregation until the entire NBA followed suit. From picture book powerhouses Jen Bryant and Frank Morrison, Above the Rim is a peek into the early days of the NBA, a poetic telling of the life of an under-known athlete, and a celebration of standing up for what is right"-- Provided by publisher.
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Accelerated Reader AR,LG,4.3,0.5,510069.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Bryant, J., & Morrison, F. (2020). Above the rim: how Elgin Baylor changed basketball . Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bryant, Jen, 1960- and Frank Morrison. 2020. Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball. Abrams Books for Young Readers.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Bryant, Jen, 1960- and Frank Morrison. Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Bryant, Jen, and Frank Morrison. Above the Rim: How Elgin Baylor Changed Basketball Abrams Books for Young Readers, 2020.

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