Author : Suzanne Sonnier
Publisher : In Their Own Words: Young Reader Edition
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 45,22 MB
Release : 2024-06-25
Category :
ISBN : 9781572843394
A collection of more than 100 quotes from LeBron James, basketball mega-star, activist, philanthropist, and cultural icon, providing young readers a unique look into the mind of one of the most recognizable and influential athletes of our era. Part of the In Their Own Words: Young Reader Edition series.
Author : Elizabeth Pappas
Publisher : Agate Publishing
Page : 125 pages
File Size : 26,44 MB
Release : 2023-12-05
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 1572848812
Get inside the head of LeBron James: basketball star, activist, philanthropist, and one of the most influential athletes in the world. This collection of quotes has been curated from LeBron James’s numerous public statements—interviews, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of his legacy as one of the world’s most recognizable and influential athletes. The quotes in the collection touch on sports, community, life lessons, opportunity, equality, justice, and more. LeBron James’s meteoric rise to basketball fame started when he was just a teenager, being billed by Sports Illustrated as “The Chosen One” while he was still playing for his high school team in Akron, Ohio. He became the top overall selection for the 2003 NBA draft and signed an unprecedented $90 million endorsement deal with Nike before he ever played a professional game. James spent the first seven years of his career playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with whom he would establish himself as a premier player in the league before going on to play for the Miami Heat and the L.A. Lakers. His unmatched athleticism and drive have led to multiple NBA championships, MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, and more points scored than anyone else in the history of professional basketball. Off the court, he has spoken up for racial equality, , founded a school for at-risk children in his hometown, launched multiple media companies, and even tried his hand at acting. Since emerging on the global stage, James has become a source of inspiration for people all over the world. Now, LeBron James: In His Own Words offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential athletes by collecting 400 of his most insightful quotes. Meticulously curated from interviews, speeches, statements, and other sources, LeBron James: In His Own Words creates a comprehensive picture of LeBron James and his legacy.
Author : Elizabeth Pappas
Publisher : Agate Publishing
Page : 105 pages
File Size : 46,75 MB
Release : 2024-06-18
Category : Young Adult Nonfiction
ISBN : 1572848871
Get inside the head of LeBron James: basketball star, activist, philanthropist, and one of the most influential athletes in the world. This collection of quotes has been curated from LeBron James’s numerous public statements—interviews, social media posts, television appearances, and more. It’s a comprehensive picture of his legacy as one of the world’s most recognizable and influential athletes, specifically geared toward middle and high school readers. The quotes in the collection touch on sports, community, life lessons, opportunity, equality, justice, and more. This edition includes educational materials and resources for lesson plans designed to provoke discussion and thought for readers in grades 7–12 about LeBron James's ideas. LeBron James’s meteoric rise to basketball fame started when he was just a teenager, being billed by Sports Illustrated as “The Chosen One” while he was still playing for his high school team in Akron, Ohio. He became the top overall selection for the 2003 NBA draft and signed an unprecedented $90 million endorsement deal with Nike before he ever played a professional game. James spent the first seven years of his career playing for the Cleveland Cavaliers, with whom he would establish himself as a premier player in the league before going on to play for the Miami Heat and the L.A. Lakers. His unmatched athleticism and drive have led to multiple NBA championships, MVP awards, Olympic gold medals, and more points scored than anyone else in the history of professional basketball. Off the court, he has spoken up for racial equality, founded a school for at-risk children in his hometown, launched multiple media companies, and even tried his hand at acting. Since emerging on the global stage, James has become a source of inspiration for people all over the world. Now, LeBron James: In His Own Words Young Reader Edition offers a unique look into the mind of one of the world’s most influential athletes by collecting over 100 of his most insightful quotes to create a comprehensive picture of LeBron James and his legacy for young readers everywhere.
Author : LeBron James
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 14,91 MB
Release : 2020-08-11
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0063017342
An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!
Author : Anthony Curcio
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 18,13 MB
Release : 2016-10-18
Category : African American basketball players
ISBN : 9781539497554
The story of basketball star LeBron James, from his difficult childhood to his huge success in the NBA. Describes how he now helps others who are struggling to make it in their own.
Author : LeBron James
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 289 pages
File Size : 42,16 MB
Release : 2023-08-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 059383044X
The celebrated memoir from LeBron James - a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives, including his own "A book that will incredibly move and inspire you.” —Jay-Z "A heartwarming story of boys who became men, teammates who became brothers, players who became champions, wonderfully told through the maturing eyes of basketball's greatest star." — John Grisham Before LeBron James was an NBA superstar, he was just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who loved to play basketball on a team called the Shooting Stars. This is the story of how this motley group of ten-year-olds grew into a team and became men together - surviving the challenges of inner city America and enduring jealousy, hostility, exploitation, and the consequences of their own overconfidence in their quest to win a national championship. Shooting Stars is a poignant, thrilling tale of the power of teamwork to transform young lives.
Author : Matt Christopher
Publisher : Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Page : 73 pages
File Size : 45,95 MB
Release : 2008-09-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 031603990X
Get on the court with basketball superstar LeBron James in this in-depth, updated biography! LeBron James was a sensation in his early days playing ball in Akron, Ohio, and he continued to amaze as a high school phenomenon. Now an international icon and the heart of his hometown Cleveland Cavaliers, he is widely known as one of the greatest basketball players ever to step onto the court. Discover LeBron James's incredible story in this in-depth biography of one of basketball's brightest stars. The book takes readers on the court through suspenseful accounts of pivotal games, paints a picture of LeBron's on- and off-court triumphs and challenges, and includes bonus stats, career highlights, and photographs.
Author : Grace Norwich
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 12,96 MB
Release : 2014-08-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0545732492
I am basketball's biggest superstar--I am LeBron James. LeBron James was the MVP of the 2013 basketball season and he is one of the best basketball players of all time. His accomplishments on and off the court will appeal to a wide audience-especially boys. He's the perfect person to lead with as the I AM series expands to include more current subjects.The updated I AM series features full-color illustrated covers, and a mix of photos and illustrations throughout the interiors. A timeline, an introduction to the people you'll meet in the book, maps, sidebars, and a top ten list of important things to know help young readers understand the text and align the series with Common Core State Standards.
Author : LeBron James
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 30,75 MB
Release : 2021-08-31
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 0062971115
Kids have big dreams. And when those dreams are on the line, how far are they willing to go to achieve them? When Jayden and his teammates find out there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year—and maybe ever again—they have to learn to lean on each other if they want to save their basketball season, in this inspiring new middle grade novel from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams. A New York Times bestseller! Jayden Carr has been training all summer to be ready for Hoop Group—the free afterschool basketball program where his hero, NBA superstar Kendrick King, got his start. But when his beloved coach tells him there’s not going to be a Hoop Group this year, Jayden is heartbroken. And he’s not the only one. Coach Beck’s daughter, Tamika, was planning to be the first girl ever to start for the squad. Chris King, Kendrick’s only nephew, spent the summer bragging that his uncle was coming home just to watch him play. For Anthony Pierson, Hoop Group was supposed to be his way out of trouble. And for Dexter Donyel, all 4’6” of him, Hoop Group was his chance to finally be part of a team, instead of just watching from the stands. For each kid, Hoop Group was more than just a chance to ball; it was an escape, a dream, a family. Now their prospects seem all but impossible—but then the world hasn’t met Jayden, Tamika, Chris, Anthony, and Dex before. Determined to have their shot, the five new friends scrap, hustle, fight, and play hard to save their season to prove that sometimes a chance is all it takes. It’s an inspiring, original middle grade story from NBA superstar LeBron James and acclaimed author Andrea Williams that channels the many relatable challenges so many young kids face. The first step to winning is getting out on the court.
Author : Marie Morreale
Publisher : Children's Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,34 MB
Release : 2014-09
Category : African American basketball players
ISBN : 9780531212738
From the hottest stars in pop music to the greatest athletes in the world, these biographies explore the lives of today's biggest celebrities. This thrilling new series gives readers an inside look at how their favorite stars grew up, how they conquered the entertainment world, and where they're headed next. One of the biggest stars in NBA history, LeBron James has dominated the game of basketball in a way that few other players ever have. Readers will trace King James's career from his days as a high school superstar in Akron, Ohio, to his back-to-back NBA championships with the Miami Heat. They will also learn about LeBron's charitable activities off-the-court and find out what he is planning for the future. Features Fact files detail stars' favorite foods, biggest fears, and much more Timelines highlight major life events Quotes give readers the story in the stars' own words Photos provide an up-close look at the stars' lives
