On the Court With...Kevin Durant
On the Court With...Kevin Durant
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On the Court With...Kevin Durant

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the On the Field With . . . Book Series
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$6.99
$6.74
8 - 12
Reading age
144
Page count
159
Words per page
~1019L
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Sep 4, 2018
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Discover the amazing achievements of beloved basketball superstar Kevin Durant in this exciting and comprehensive new biography! From his days as the skinny kid on youth teams to his MVP season with the Oklahoma City Thunder to his first NBA Championship with the Golden State Warriors, Kevin Durant has been an electrifying presence on the basketball court. With two Olympic gold medals, four NBA scoring titles, and an NBA MVP Award, Kevin shows no sign of slowing down. Through every triumph, Kevin has lived his life by the motto “hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard,” dedicating himself to becoming the best player on the court and known for remaining humble and kind through it all. This action-packed and comprehensive biography brings readers onto the court to experience the biggest moments of Kevin Durant’s remarkable career, relays details of his life, and shows his dedication to giving back to his community. Complete with stats and photographs, this book makes the perfect gift for any young sports fan.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316486712
    Publication Date
    September 4, 2018
    Publisher
    Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
    Page Count
    144
    Words Per Page
    159
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018005732
    Est. Lexile® Level
    ~1019L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Y
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    4
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    505664
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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