james, lebron

LeBron James: NBA Champion examines the life and career of a player who's been in the spotlight since he was in middle school and rose out of poverty to become an NBA champion, Olympic gold medalist, and world-famous philanthropist. Features include a timeline, a glossary, further readings, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

"Whether you know him as King James or The Chosen One, LeBron James is one of the most famous N.B.A. players of all time. His nicknames, acquired early during his high school career, spoke of future greatness. James entered the N.B.A. at 18 years old with the Cleveland Cavaliers, launching a career that would see James excel. The first major upset came when James began to make career changes as a free agent. He lost a large number of fans, but the manner in which he addressed his choices made him who he is today: one of the best basketball players in the nation. Readers follow James's journey from the Cavaliers to the Miami Heat to the Lakers, and will examine the reporting of his career with the help of media literacy terms and questions"--From the publisher's web site.

"The fifth book in a middle-grade nonfiction sports series that focuses on today's superstars and up-and-comers"--.

Looks at the life of professional basketball player LeBron James.

Traces the story of LeBron James' professional journey to becoming a billion-dollar global brand and businessman who has influenced how professional athletes understand their value.

Discusses LeBron James's path to stardom and the major highlights of his incredible NBA career.

Discusses how four players have improved the popularity of professional basketball.

Presents a biography of professional basketball player LeBron James, including his childhood and his path to professional success. Includes a timeline, glossary, and further reading.

An introduction to the life and work of LeBron James, a professional basketball star for the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat.

Provides an overview of the life of LeBron James, covering his childhood, high school and professional successes, and more.