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Yesterday's Heroes: A Journey Through the History of African-American Superstars in the NBA

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By John Smallwood
Publisher Scholastic Inc
Yesterday's Heroes: A Journey Through the History of African-American Superstars in the NBA
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This fascinating look into the history of AfricanAmerican basketball players showcases the challenges met and overcome by some of the greatest players in history. Beginning in the late 1940s, the book moves all the way to the present day NBA. Players share the tribulations theyve faced along the road to success both on and off the court.

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80 pages80 pages
Lexile 1180LLexile 1180L

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Book ISBN:

9780439241106

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