Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitiveeven 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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Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitiveeven 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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Who Is LeBron James?
Who Was Kobe Bryant?
Who Is Shaquille O'Neal?
Who Is the Man in the Air?: Michael Jordan
Who Is Michael Jordan?
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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9780451532459 |
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Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers Group |
Publication date: | 02/05/2019 |
Series: | Who Was? Series |
Pages: | 112 |
Product dimensions: | 5.30(w) x 7.40(h) x 0.40(d) |
Lexile: | 780L (what's this?) |
Age Range: | 8 - 12 Years |
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