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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2019 · Est. 1 hour read
Who Is Michael Jordan?
By Kirsten Anderson, Who HQ, Dede Putra (Illustrator)
Part of the Who Was . . . ? series
A biography of Michael Jordan, the famous basketball player, from his childhood to his retirement and beyond
4.4/5 Goodreads · 1,023 ratings
112 pages· 8,516 words· Est. 1 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the life of Michael Jordan, a boy driven by fierce competitiveness who rose to become an NBA icon. From college stardom to legendary status, his skills and groundbreaking endorsements, like the Air Jordan deal, set new standards. Witness his iconic moves and the moments that defined his career. What fueled his relentless pursuit of greatness, and how did he transform the game? Dive into the story of a man who not only dominated the court but also revolutionized the world of sports endorsements. Uncover the legacy of the man who soared above the rest.
From the publisher
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.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 112
- Words
- 8,516
- Reading age
- 8–12
- Audience
- Juvenile Reader
- Lexile
- 780L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 5.3
- F&P level
- ~S
- AR points
- 1
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 500807
Publication
- Published
- February 5, 2019
- Publisher
- Penguin Workshop
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780451532459
- LCCN
- 2018060668
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