Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Hill, Anne E. LeBron James.


Hill, Anne E.  LeBron James.  Twenty First Century see Millbrook  112p  $34.60   978-0-7613-8641-4  2013  ms/hs              E-BN      series: USA Today Lifeline Biographies   Biography

LeBron James is one of the best basketball players around.  His early childhood, including his time living with a youth basketball coach while his mother struggled to care for him, show him to be a hardworking athlete as well as a team player even in his youth.  His early athletic ability in football, basketball and baseball foreshadowed the strength and skills that would be put to the professional test the year after he graduated from high school.  His leadership, charity work, and ability to share the limelight with fellow players make this book an inspiration for young readers.  There are many primary-resource articles and charts taken from USA Today to supplement this easily read biography.  

This biography includes numerous color photos, charts of statistics and a conversational text.  It is a first choice for James’s fans as well as for biography and basketball player reports.  The personality of the man comes through, as do his leadership and athletic skills.  It is suitable for grades 6 and higher.              
A glossary, chapter source notes, list of resources for further reading, statistical charts, and index complete this excellent biography.
Basketball players-Biography                                                                                                                   --Lois McNicol

 

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