LeBron James

by Barbara M. Linde

Book Overview

Raised by a loving single mother in Akron, Ohio, LeBron James learned how to play basketball in a community gym. His early coaches saw flashes of talent and encouraged the future hall-of-famer to push himself to achieve. This entertaining biography examines LeBron's youth, rise to the title of "Mr. Basketball" of Ohio, and his current status as a basketball icon of basketball fans worldwide. A timeline, fact boxes, and sidebars support the inspiring...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433939959
• ISBN13: 9781433939952
• Release Date: August 2010
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.8" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8