Book

Who is Michael Jordan? / by Kirsten Anderson ; illustrated by Dede Putra.

Anderson, Kirsten (Kirsten Stephanie), (author.). Putra, Dede (Illustrator), (illustrator.).

Summary:

Grab your Js and hit the court with this Who Was? biography about NBA superstar Michael Jordan. Meet the man who changed the game forever. Michael Jordan has always been competitive--even 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.

Record details

ISBN: 9780451532459
ISBN: 0451532457
ISBN: 9780451532473
ISBN: 0451532473
Physical Description: 107 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 20 cm
Publisher: New York : Penguin Workshop, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:	"An official WhoHQ book"--Cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 106-107).
Formatted Contents Note:	Who is Michael Jordan? -- Too short -- Carolina Blue -- Love of the game -- The rookie -- Trust no one -- Three-peat -- Now batting ... Michael Jordan -- Three-peat, part 2 -- Wizard -- The greatest -- Timelines -- Bibliography.
Target Audience Note:	Age 8-12.