LeBron James: NBA Champion

by Justine Ciovacco

Overview

Details of James's life as a young man struggling in his home life to his rise to fame and fortune on the basketball court are illustrated in full-color photos in this biography. Fans get an inside look into the events that made him a star, how he keeps himself grounded amid media attention, and the sometimes negative fan reactions to his decisions. This glimpse of the person behind the athlete reveals a person dedicated to programs that benefit children who, like him, may have had a rough start in life, actions that make him a legend both on and off the court.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781680481044
Publisher:	Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date:	07/30/2015
Series:	Living Legends of Sports Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 4

Chapter 1 Early Life in Ohio 6

Chapter 2 Becoming One of the Best in the NBA 16

Chapter 3 King James Moves to Miami 26

Chapter 4 The Return to Ohio 36

Timeline 42

Other Living Legends of Basketball 44

Glossary 45

For More Information 46

Index 47

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2015
Gr 5–8—These upbeat and engaging biographies offer a mix of anecdotes and facts, along with sidebars and color photos. Fans will enjoy learning that LeBron James maintained a B average in high school and that his favorite subject was earth science. These athletes are in their 20s and 30s, and the books neatly balance stories of the players' early lives with their considerable personal accomplishments. For instance, readers learn that soccer star Lionel Messi overcame a childhood growth hormone deficiency and that David Ortiz felt that growing up in the Dominican Republic, where he often played baseball with makeshift equipment such as bottle caps and broomsticks, helped him become a better hitter. A time line and a section on other "living legends" add context. VERDICT This well-executed set is sure to please fans and newcomers alike.

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