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Who Is Michael Jordan?

Name: Who Is Michael Jordan?
ISBN: 9780451532459

Kirsten Anderson

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · February 5, 2019

Reading lane: Basketball

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Why This Clicks

Game-Changing Drive

Trace how Michael Jordan’s competitive streak, court skills, and signature shoe deal shaped his career.

Come here for

A basketball biography centered on skill, ambition, and achievement
Iconic reverse lay-ups and jump shots

Expect

A career-focused portrait of an NBA legend
Basketball history with a glimpse of athlete endorsements

Book Details

Authors: Kirsten Anderson
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: February 5, 2019
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Basketball · Sports Biographies for Kids
Reading lane: Basketball

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Sports Biographies for Kids
African American Life (U.S.)
Basketball

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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. Look for more Who HQ titles: Who Is LeBron James? Who Was Kobe Bryant? Who Is Shaquille O'Neal? Who Is the Man in the Air?: Michael Jordan