Overview
Scholastic and the NBA (National Basketball Association) continue to score with action-packed books on one of America's most popular sports. Catch all the action from a courtside seat!LeBron James arrived on the NBA scene in 2004 with a lot of pressure riding on his shoulders. Could he live up to all the hype that surrounded him at the draft? He could, and he did--quickly establishing himself as a player to watch. Now, he's ready for the new season, ready to prove that he's not a one-year phenom. And you can get in on the action with all the inside facts on this NBA sensation.
Synopsis
LeBron James arrived on the NBA scene in 2004 with a lot of pressure riding on his shoulders. Could he live up to all the hype that surrounded him at the draft? He could, and he did--quickly establishing himself as a player to watch. Now, he's ready for the new season, ready to prove that he's not a one-year phenom. And you can get in on the action with all the inside facts on this NBA sensation.
Anita Barnes Lowen - Children's Literature
Meet LeBron James, NBA superstar. Raised by a single mother who worked hard to make ends meet, James' early years were filled with instability. Moving, changing schools, making new friends again and again affected James. In 4th grade he missed more than half the school year; in 5th grade, his mother agreed to let him live with a classmate's family. This was a life-changing move for James. He was back on track at school. More importantly, his classmate's father recognized James' athletic talents and taught him the fundamentals of basketball. In high school, James became a basketball phenomenon and one who had a national following. By 2003 there was no question that the number one draft pick for the National Basketball Association would be LeBron James. His life off the court seems to be as admirable as his life on the court. James is involved in many charitable activities because he "will always try to give something back to his hometown." Illustrated with photographs of James in action, this short book is a great choice for any kid who loves basketball and the superstars of the basketball court. This is part of the "High Five Reading" series. 2005, Scholastic Inc, Ages 8 to 12.
Editorials
Children's Literature
Meet LeBron James, NBA superstar. Raised by a single mother who worked hard to make ends meet, James' early years were filled with instability. Moving, changing schools, making new friends again and again affected James. In 4th grade he missed more than half the school year; in 5th grade, his mother agreed to let him live with a classmate's family. This was a life-changing move for James. He was back on track at school. More importantly, his classmate's father recognized James' athletic talents and taught him the fundamentals of basketball. In high school, James became a basketball phenomenon and one who had a national following. By 2003 there was no question that the number one draft pick for the National Basketball Association would be LeBron James. His life off the court seems to be as admirable as his life on the court. James is involved in many charitable activities because he "will always try to give something back to his hometown." Illustrated with photographs of James in action, this short book is a great choice for any kid who loves basketball and the superstars of the basketball court. This is part of the "High Five Reading" series. 2005, Scholastic Inc, Ages 8 to 12.—Anita Barnes Lowen