Torres,
John Albert. Dwight Howard. Enslow 2014 48p $17.95 ISBN 978-0-7660-4294-0 elem/ms series: Sports
Stars Who Care Sports
biography VG-BN
Dwight Howard is as devoted to his
off-court charity work as he is to his on-court game. One of the current dominant big men in the NBA, Howard was raised by his parents to live
clean, work hard and show compassion for others. The book traces his rise to NBA success from being the number one
draft pick out of high school in 2004 through his time with the Orlando Magic
and Los Angeles Lakers. His basketball
experiences are intertwined with the many charities he has been involved with
in communities where he has lived as
well as his international Dwight Howard Fund to help
at-risk children. The value of this
book is that it gives equal measure to the athlete’s actions on and off the
court, demonstrating the impact that one can have with the financial and
social ability to help others. The book
includes color photographs on almost every page, showing Howard in both the
basketball and charity worlds. Career
statistics through the 2012-13 season, an address to write Howard, a glossary, an index and lists for further
reading (books and web
sites) are included.
The Sports Stars Who Care series
highlights role model athletes who work hard and participate in charity work in
their respective communities. This
easy-to-read series filled
with pictures is a top selection for reluctant readers.
Summary: The career and charity work of basketball player Dwight Howard are
profiled. Grades 4-7.
Basketball
biography, Charity work --Stephanie
Pennucci
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