Copyright Date:
2012
Edition Date:
2012
Release Date:
01/15/12
Pages:
24 pages
ISBN:
Publisher: 1-448-86280-9 Perma-Bound: 0-605-55685-7
ISBN 13:
Publisher: 978-1-448-86280-1 Perma-Bound: 978-0-605-55685-0
Dewey:
921
LCCN:
2011022330
Dimensions:
21 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Sun Apr 01 00:00:00 CDT 2012)
MACRAE, Sloan . Carmelo Anthony . ISBN 978-1-4488-6160-6 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6278-8 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6504-8 . LC 2011019527. MACRAE, Sloan . Chad Ochocinco . ISBN 978-1-4488-6162-0 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6282-5 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6506-2 . LC 2011022730. MACRAE, Sloan . David Wright . ISBN 978-1-4488-6164-4 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6286-3 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6508-6 . LC 2011025273. MACRAE, Sloan . Evan Longoria . ISBN 978-1-4488-6163-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6284-9 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6507-9 . LC 2011023997. MACRAE, Sloan . Rajon Rondo . ISBN 978-1-4488-6165-1 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6288-7 ; ISBN 978-1-4488-6509-3 . LC 2011026810. ea vol: 24p. (Sports Heroes Series). photos. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Rosen / PowerKids Pr. 2012. PLB $21.25; pap. $8.25; ebook $21.25. Gr 2-4 Elementary school sport fans and reluctant readers will eagerly snatch up these short but satisfying biographies. They feature top athletes who overcame adversity (many of them grew up in a poor neighborhoods or were considered too small to succeed), and, through determination, hard work, and talent, became sports stars. MacRae covers their career paths as well as their charitable works and other activities. Some of the profiled men's "hero" status is questionable, though the titles do address on-field antics and off-field misconduct. In David Wright , for example, MacRae explains, "Some athletes get in trouble off the field. They might think they can get away with breaking laws or behaving badly because they are famous." Captioned action photos, a page of "Fun Facts," and a useful glossary appear in every volume.
Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers showed persistence and growth as a college player for the California Golden Bears. This determination helped him become the MVP in the Packers' 2011 Super Bowl win. This fact-filled volume follows Rodgers' path from his childhood through his NFL career. Field-level photographs will draw young readers to learn more about this exciting player.