Derrick Rose

Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, people in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.

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Derrick Rose

Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, people in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.

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Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose

by Gale Group
Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose

by Gale Group

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Overview

Lucent Books' contemporary biography series profiles the lives and careers of some of today's most prominent newsmakers. Whether covering contributions and achievements or notorious deeds, books in this series examine why these well-known people garner public attention. Through quotations from the individuals profiled as well as from friends, supporters, and critics, readers learn how these men and women view themselves as well as how others regard them. Offering insight into the lives of people who have made an impact in the modern era, people in the News volumes are sure to be of interest to students researching current topics and popular culture.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781420502336
Publisher: Gale Cengage Learning
Publication date: 06/11/2010
Series: People in the News Series
Pages: 128
Product dimensions: 6.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 12 - 16 Years

Table of Contents

Foreword 4

Introduction: A Basketball Phenomenon 6

Chapter 1 Growing Up in Englewood 11

Chapter 2 High School 24

Chapter 3 A Year of College 41

Chapter 4 NBA Rookie Year 55

Chapter 5 The Future 74

Notes 91

Important Dates 97

Glossary 98

For Further Reading 99

Index 100

Picture Credits 103

About the Author 104

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