Basketball Heroes Making a Difference Complete Set
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 1 – 6
Reviewed
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 1 – 6
ReviewedIn this series, young sports fans will discover how their favorite basketball heroes make a difference on and off the court. Readers will follow these players as they break NBA records and win championships while also donating time and money to help better the lives of less-fortunate children and adults. Engaging text and full-color action photos will keep young sports fans turning the pages for more.
Even as it celebrates the oncourt success of these NBA superstars, this series places equal weight on their charitable works. Each slim volume follows a star from his youth, including the role family played in his life, to the present, with a generous helping of fullpage color photographs. The bibliographies contain articles from major publications, and Sandler enlivens the text with quotations - ¦ young basketball fans will surely enjoy the photographs and stats about the game.
School Library Journal
These consistent titles begin with details of gamewinning moments and continue on to introduce the athletes' childhoods, challenges overcome, and their successful NBA careers. The entries each conclude with the subject's charitable work, such as the Wade's World Foundation, dedicated to helping kids who are growing up in difficult situations. The attractive, clean book design complements the focused texts.
The Horn Book Guide
