Who Is Michael Jordan?
Who Is Michael Jordan?

Who Is Michael Jordan?

Written by Kirsten Anderson and Who HQ & illustrated by Dede Putra
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8 - 12
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112
Page count
76
Words per page
780L
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Feb 5, 2019
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Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive–even as a young boy, he fought for attention. His need to be the best made him a star player on his college basketball team and helped him become an NBA legend, both for his skills and his endorsements. His Nike contract for Air Jordan basketball shoes set an unmatched precedent for professional athletes. Author Kirsten Anderson takes readers through each exciting moment, detailing the iconic reverse lay-ups and jump shots of Michael Jordan’s storied career.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780451532459
    Publication Date
    February 5, 2019
    Publisher
    Penguin Workshop
    Original Publication Date
    February 5, 2019
    Page Count
    112
    Words Per Page
    76
    Audience
    Juvenile Reader
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2018060668
    Lexile® Level
    780L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~S
    ATOS® Book Level
    5.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    1
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    500807
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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