Ja Morant: Basketball Star

by Hubert Walker

Overview

This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Ja Morant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781644937389
Publisher:	North Star Editions
Publication date:	01/01/2021
Series:	Biggest Names in Sports Set 6
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	754,908
Product dimensions:	6.60(w) x 8.70(h) x 0.30(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Hubert Walker enjoys running, hunting, and going to the dog park with his best pal. He grew up in Georgia but moved to Minnesota in 2018. Overall, he loves his new home, but he’s not a fan of the cold winters.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Sending a Message 5

Chapter 2 Overlooked 11

Chapter 3 Sophomore Star 17

Chapter 4 Rookie Sensation 23

At-a-Glance Map 28

Focus on Ja Morant 30

Glossary 31

To Learn More 32

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

Chock-full of facts and photos, these titles are both useful and engaging. For its stars and scope, this series is a first purchase.”—School Library Journal

From the Publisher

04/01/2021

Gr 3–5—Readers interested in learning more about their favorite stars will gravitate toward this thoughtful, well-written series. Baseball fans can learn more about the early lives of Cody Bellinger, Gerrit Cole, and Ronald Acuña Jr., who all grew up playing ball (Bellinger and Acuña had fathers who played professionally). The bio for the relatively new NBA star Ja Morant shows how far he has to go before he gets on the level of veterans like LeBron James and Steph Curry. While their athleticism is the topic of their books, the activism of Bubba Wallace, the first Black driver at the Daytona 500 in almost 50 years, and Colin Kaepernick, the former 49ers quarterback who took a knee to peacefully protest during the national anthem, contextualize the experience of being a Black athlete in America. Chock-full of facts and photos, these titles are both useful and engaging. VERDICT For its stars and scope, this series is a first purchase.

School Library Journal