But when an older group of boys start bullying his friends on the basketball. And he likes to play basketball with his best friends, but just for fun. Mar 1, 2014 stat home court amare stoudemire novel study reading comprehension journal from mcmarie on 36 pages a fun, engaging, 36page bookletstyle novel studyreading comprehension journal complete with a challenging, bookbased word jumble and word search. Buy a cheap copy of slam dunk book by amare stoudemire. This experience leads amare to realize that basketball is his true passion. Amare stoudemire career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and international leagues. Stoudemire was much happier talking about his new book, the majority of which he said is biographical. By amare stoudemire scholastic paperbacks publication date. Get the latest updated stats for center amare stoudemire on espn.
Amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires kids. Stat schooled amare stoudemire the eleven years old boy amare was chosen by school basketball team. He played high school basketball and inspired me to play basketball and so his story was intriguing to me. The novel study is designed to be enjoyable and keep the students engaged. But when overtime gets hurt during a basketball game, he cant make the arrangements in time. Based on the life of allstar nba sensation amare stoudemire, who overcame many obstacles to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Nba superstar amare stoudemire signs with scholastic to. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has finally realized that out of all his hobbies, basketball is his true passion. Amares idol, overtime tanner plans the biggest streetball tournament every year. Buy a cheap copy of home court book by amare stoudemire. Standing tall and talented series by amare stoudemire. The books are partially autobiographical and tell the story of an 11yearold amare who discovers his innate talent and has to overcome many obstacles to become the success he is today.
Looking ahead at the next three basketball hall of fame classes. Standing tall and talented 5 book series kindle edition. Based on the life of allstar nba sensation amare stoudemire, home court tells the story of 11yearold amare. Aug 20, 2012 amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires kids to read in new book, stat. Enjoy the best amare stoudemire quotes at brainyquote. In the book amare has to go to the hospital for getting his eye poked in. Standing tall and talenteda slamdunk new fiction series from nba superstar amare stoudemire. Young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventurestat. Follows common core standards this 36page bookletstyle novel study is designed to follow students throughout the entire book. Amare is good enough to play with the older kids, and should probably be a started. Amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires kids to read in new book, stat. After the game he figures out what martin luther king means to him.
He realizes that he did something that martin luther king might do. Amare starts competing in tournaments with his two best friends, deuce and mike, and they are. Aug 27, 20 young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. Nba superstar amare stoudemire talks about the inspiration behind his new middle grade series, stat. As the time passed, he got used to his team, and he could play well. Stat one is good it talks about amare stoudemire and how he was little and. Aug 01, 2012 august 1st, scholastic launched a chapter book series for middle grade readers by sixtime nba allstar and hapoel jerusalem basketball club playercoowner amare stoudemire. My brother was one of the main reasons for my success, stoudemire said. Standing tall and talented will be published in both hardcover and paperback on august 1, 2012, to be followed by new books in october 2012 and january 20. Slam dunk by amare stoudemire meet your next favorite book. Home court, elevenyearold amare stoudemire has a lot going on. How amare resolves the problem told in first person creates a fastpaced basketball story to launch a new series by an nba allstar. Standing tall and talented is a series of childrens books written by nba basketball player amare stoudemire. Standing tall and talented a slamdunk new fiction series from nba superstar amare stoudemire.
And he likes to play basketball with his best friendsbut just for fun. Young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. Home court isbn 0545387590, which stoudemire described as biographical, was published in august 2012. Stat home court amare stoudemire novel study reading. November 16, 1982 in lake wales, florida us high school. The questions are based on reading comprehension, strategies and skills. Stoudemire is one of 18 players in nba history have three or more seasons of 25 points per game and 8 rebounds per game. His dad is a lawn mower and amare tries to help out whenever he can. Dec 19, 2012 nba superstar amare stoudemire talks about the inspiration behind his new middle grade series, stat. Amare must deal with helping his team in a different way than hes used to. Nba star amare stoudemire is set to release a new book series for middleschoolaged children the books are to be published by scholastic in a. Amare stoudemire, new york knicks superstar, inspires. Amare is a bright 11yearold who loves many different things.
Amare stoudemire launches a childrens book series thegrio. When a group of older kids start disrespecting his boys on their neighborhood basketball court, there is only one solution. Grades k 8 tours jan apr, 2015 themes courage, family, friendship, teamwork, perseverance events black history month, dr. Aug 22, 2012 stoudemire was much happier talking about his new book, the majority of which he said is biographical. But a group of bullies want to keep amare off their home court. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has been playing so much. Amare stoudemire portrait joins graffiti gallery in jerusalem market.
Stoudemire dedicated the book to his brother hazell who died in a car accident in february. Stoudemire is the author of a book series for middle grade readers called stat. The books are published by scholastic and are based on semiautobiographical stories of an 11 year old amare who likes to skateboard and play basketball with his friends, and also covers topics such as the challenges facing an. The new series, named after stoudemire s nickname stat, is based on the many obstacles he overcame to become one of the most popular figures in sports today. Standing tall and talented elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot of success playing in tournaments and street ball. An introduction to amare stoudemire and his series, stat. A kids book from new york knicks superstar amare stoudemire that teaches kids. He won the nba rookie of the year award in 2003 with the phoenix suns, who selected him with the ninth overall pick of the 2002. A wallsized illustration of nba star amare stoudemire is the latest addition to an ongoing art project where portraits of contemporary and historical figures are painted on the metal shutters of jerusalems central market. The goal of the book is to present young men and women a story that many of them can relate to. In the book amare has to go to the hospital for getting his eye poked in a basketball practice.
Sep 16, 2015 young amare stoudemire is back in the allstar basketball adventure stat. In august 2011, stoudemire signed a deal with scholastic press to write a series of middlegrade chapter books called stat. Plot continued amare does a report on martin luther king and doesnt know what to write about what martin luther king means to him. Amare was a great basketball player at his club team, but at his school team he couldnt play well. August 1st, scholastic launched a chapter book series for middle grade readers by sixtime nba allstar and hapoel jerusalem basketball club playercoowner amare stoudemire. Standing tall and talented bookit repertory theatre. Standing tall and talented book 1 thanks for sharing. Standing tall and talented elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot. Elevenyearold amare stoudemire has had a lot of success playing in tournaments and street ball. Amare starts competing in tournaments with his two best friends, deuce and mike, and they are winning.
Nba star stoudemire draws on his own childhood and nickname, stat standing tall and talented, to pen the first in a series of chapter books that celebrate sports, smarts and friendship. Hes a busy kid who loves skateboarding, history, basketball, and helping his dad with his. This book is about a young future nba star amare stoudemire. Amare is good enough to play with the older kids, and should probably be a starter.
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