Who Is LeBron James?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2023 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Is LeBron James?

By Crystal Hubbard, Who HQ, Stephen Marchesi (Illustrator)

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of LeBron James, from his childhood to his NBA career and beyond

4.3/5 Goodreads · 343 ratings
112 pages· 7,997 words· Est. 1 hour read
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From a young boy in Ohio to a global basketball icon, LeBron James's journey is legendary. With four NBA Championships and two Olympic golds, his story is one of triumph and perseverance. How did he rise to such heights? Explore LeBron's early passion for basketball, his rise to fame, and his impact on the sport. This book unveils the making of a superstar, offering young readers a glimpse into the life of a man who became a legend. What challenges did he overcome to become King James?

From the publisher

How did a young boy from Ohio go on to become one of the greatest basketball players of all time? Read about the incredible life and career of LeBron James in this addition to the #1 New York Times best-selling Who Was? series. Today, LeBron James is an international superstar who has won four NBA Championships, earned two Olympic gold medals, written books, and starred in blockbuster movies. He has played for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Miami Heat, and the Cleveland Cavaliers, and has gained fans across the country as he led each of those three teams to victory. Many basketball lovers consider LeBron James to be one of the greatest players of all time. But how did LeBron come to be King James? Find out all about LeBron’s childhood, how he started playing basketball at the age of nine, and went on to rule the court in this new book for young readers!

At a glance
Format
Pages
112
Words
7,997
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
1050L
Themes & topics
Books about basketballBooks about sports and recreationBooks about autobiographiesBooks about memoirsBooks about non-fiction
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~7.2
F&P level
~Y
Publication
Published
February 7, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593387443

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