Magic Johnson: Basketball Star & Entrepreneur eBook

by J. Chris Roselius

Overview

Legendary Athletes introduces readers to the people who have made significant impacts both athletically and socially. Magic Johnson: Basketball Star & Entrepreneur highlights Magic Johnson's childhood and rise to fame. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are also discussed. The basketball star's lasting legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617149450
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2011
Series:	Legendary Athletes eBook
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	21 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	10 - 18 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 A Legend Is Born 6

Chapter 2 Growing Up 14

Chapter 3 Michigan State Welcomes the Magic Show 24

Chapter 4 The Beginning of Showtime 32

Chapter 5 A Magical MVP 44

Chapter 6 A Stunning Announcement 56

Chapter 7 A Spokesman and a Dreamer 66

Chapter 8 Encore Performance 74

Chapter 9 From Superstar to Super Businessman 84

Timeline 96

Essential Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112

Editorial Reviews

Gr 6–8—These highly detailed works go beyond merely discussing the accomplishments of the athletes profiled—they also explore the social and political influences the figures had on society as a whole. In addition, they introduce historical events in the context of the subjects' lives. For example, a sidebar in Ashe discusses the importance of the 13th Amendment while talking about the racism the tennis player faced as a child. There is an emphasis on race relations in these books, as well as on how the first respected female athletes paved the way for their successors. This series is teeming with information and is a must-purchase for sports fans and readers interested in social activism.

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