LeBron James

by Tracy Nelson Maurer

Overview

LeBron James is a standout forward in the NBA. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a basketball superstar.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669008637
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	07/01/2022
Series:	Famous Athletes
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	11 MB
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About the Author

Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.

Tracy Nelson Maurer has written nonfiction and fiction books for children and young adults for more than 15 years, including the award-winning picture book "Storm Codes". She holds an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from Hamline University. When she's not writing, Tracy is racing to various activities with her family near Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Table of Contents

Loving the Game 5

High School Star 9

NBA Superstar 13

Back Home 21

Glossary 22

Critical Thinking Using the Common Core 22

Read More 23

Internet Sites 23

Index 24

Interviews

timeline, chronology of athelete's life events, features current star players, photo captions