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LeBron James
Rachel Stuckey
BIBLIO: 2013, Crabtree
Publishing Company, Ages 9-12, $8.95.
FORMAT: Middle Grade
ISBN: 9780778710523
Today’s most exciting and
popular young celebrities and athletes are profiled in Superstars! Enjoy reading about the life story and rise to fame of
your favorite star or athlete from their first success to superstardom. The name
LeBron James is familiar for the average sports fan and even some who are not
sport enthusiasts. This helpful guide is a great way to learn more personal
insight and history about this famous basketball star. LeBron grew up in Akron
Ohio. He had a difficult childhood. Sports helped him excel and he looked to
his coach for guidance and support. At the age of 19 he became the youngest NBA
player in history to score 40 points, he was also the only player to average 20
points in a game as a rookie. In 2004 he played on Team USA at the Athens
Olympics and was the youngest member. LeBron has had a roller coaster of a ride
in his career.
This guide has lots of
photography as well as history regarding his life. The back of the book has a
glossary and resources so readers can learn more about the exciting life of
LeBron “King” James. Author Rachel Stuckey has done her homework and research
in this great guide about LeBron James. She offers so much insight and readers
can really become engaged as they learn about him from the time he started to
play basketball and his career in the present day. Parents and teachers will
love this non-fiction guide for any home or classroom environment.
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