A biography of the great point-guard of the Orlando Magic and his rise to being a superstar of the NBA.

Profiles the power forward for the San Antonio Spurs, discussing his childhood in the Virgin Islands, his college years with Wake Forrest, and the NBA Championship he helped the Spurs win in 1999.

Orlando Magic point guard Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway continues to wow his legion of fans on the court. His outstanding skill and enviable abilities earned him a spot on the All-NBA First Team in only his second season in the league. Beckett Great Sports Heroes: Anfernee Hardaway pays fitting tribute to this spectacular player. Lavishly illustrated in full color, each Beckett Great Sports Heroes volume features distinguished sports authorities assessing the career of one of the greatest athletes of our time. Each book is a piece of history, a celebration of a sports legend. . . . At the University of Memphis, Anfernee "Penny" Hardaway was a star in the Great Midwestern Conference for two years and was named Conference Player of the Year, a First-Team All-American, and a finalist for the Naismith and Wooden awards. He recently played on the Dream Team III at the 1996 Olympics.

- Elementary reading-level books about the lives and careers of sports stars.- Full color photos with simple sentences make these books enjoyable to read.

This thrilling biography profiles the Los Angeles Lakers basketball player, discussing his childhood in Philadelphia, his decision to skip college, and his success with the Lakers.

Profiles the forward for the Orlando Magic, from his childhood in Reston, Virginia, to his college days at Duke University, and his success in the NBA.

Explores the life and basketball career of the Toronto Raptors forward, Vince Carter.

Kino lives on a farm on the side of a mountain in Japan. His friend, Jiya, lives in a fishing village below. Everyone, including Kino and Jiya, has heard of the big wave. No one suspects it will wipe out the whole village and Jiya's family, too. As Jiya struggles to overcome his sorrow, he understands it is in the presence of danger that one learns to be brave, and to appreciate how wonderful life can be. The famous story of a Japanese boy who must face life after escaping the tidal wave destruction of his family and village. 1948 Children's Book Award (Child Study Association)

Follows the life and basketball career of Chris Webber and his association with the Sacramento Kings of the NBA.

Surveys the basketball career of the young point guard for the Orlando Magic, Penny Hardaway.