Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2023
Release Date:
08/01/23
Pages:
32 pages
ISBN:
1-09-829166-2
ISBN 13:
978-1-09-829166-2
Dewey:
921
LCCN:
2022949091
Dimensions:
24 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Wed Nov 01 00:00:00 CDT 2023)
HANLON, Luke . Kobe Bryant . ISBN 9781098291686 . HANLON, Luke . Tom Brady . ISBN 9781098291723 . HEWSON, Anthony K. Aaron Judge . ISBN 9781098291655 . HEWSON, Anthony K. Josh Allen . ISBN 9781098291679 . HEWSON, Anthony K. Lionel Messi . ISBN 9781098291693 . HEWSON, Anthony K. Patrick Mahomes . ISBN 9781098291709 . HEWSON, Anthony K. Serena Williams . ISBN 9781098291716 . ea vol: 32p. (SportsZone Biographies). Abdo / SportsZone .Sept. 2023. Tr $32.79. Gr 3–5— Career chronologies of eight famous athletes are traced in these informative volumes. Each begins with a significant moment in the subject's career, such as Tom Brady's actions in the 2016 Super Bowl and Alex Morgan's win at the 2019 Women's World Cup. These are followed by accounts of successes in their respective fields. Readers learn that Kobe Bryant was the youngest player in NBA history (in 1996), Josh Allen had a 69.2 percent completion rate in 2020, and Lionel Messi was instrumental in Argentina winning the World Cup in 2022. While the information is useful, narratives tend to be nothing more than recitations of the athletes' achievements, and those looking for information on their personal lives will be disappointed. The dense text is alleviated somewhat by full-page color photographs of the subjects in action. All but Bryant are still living, though Brady and Williams are retired; the volumes on Morgan, Allen, Messi, Mahomes, and Judge will be out of date by the time they hit shelves. Further, most of these athletes are already the subjects of numerous other titles. VERDICT These volumes offer average fare on famous athletes; selectors should consider only where collections need to be refreshed.
Bibliography Index/Note:
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index.
Alex Morgan's speed and elite scoring ability has helped the US women's soccer team win Olympic gold and two Women's World Cup championships. This title gives fans the in-depth history of legendary soccer player Alex Morgan. The title features informative fast facts, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.