Magic Johnson
From the Series 21st Century Skills Library
Magic Johnson's fearlessness, courage, and determination were evident whenever he stepped on the basketball court. Those same characteristics have also served him well in his off-the-court battle with HIV. Readers will learn about how Magic Johnson has used his courage, knowledge, and wisdom to promote awareness and to help better urban communities everywhere.
- Introduction
- The Early Years
- College Bound
- Success on a New Court
- Off the Court and in the Community
- Future and Legacy
- Timeline
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Copyright | 2008 |
| BISACS | JNF007100 |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Racial Justice in America: Excellence and Achievement: 21st Century Skills Library |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| ISBN | 9781602790711 |
|---|---|
| Title Format | Reinforced book |
| Release Date | 2007-08-01 |
| Author | Ellen Labrecque |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Glossary of key words, Index, Informative sidebars, Sources for further research, Table of contents |
| Dewey | 796.323092 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.4 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 117853 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
Author: Ellen Labrecque
Ellen Labrecque is a freelance writer living in Yardley, Pennsylvania. Previously, she was a senior editor at Sports Illustrated Kids. Ellen loves to travel and then learn about new places and people she can write about in her books.
Content Adviser: Matt Zeysing
Historian and Archivist, Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Springfield, Massachusetts