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School Library Journal
Reviewed on March 1, 2003
Gr 4-7 In both books, each event is described in about four pages with four clear, color or black-and-white photos. Burgan's 10 basketball "moments" span the years 1962-2002 and include Wilt Chamberlain scoring 100 points in one game, the University of Connecticut's women's team going 39-0, and Shaquille O'Neal and Kobe Bryant leading the Lakers to three straight NBA titles. Sidebars often give players' or coaches' retrospective comments on the events described. There is a brief historical overview, and a time line from 1891 to the present. This boo...Log In or Sign Up to Read More