Jump!: From the Life of Michael Jordan Contributor(s): Cooper, Floyd (Author), Cooper, Floyd (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0399242309 ISBN-13: 9780399242304 Publisher: Philomel Books
WE WILL NOT BE UNDERSOLD! Click here for our low price guarantee Binding Type: Hardcover Published: October 2004 Annotation: Based on actual events, this story of a friendly sibling rivalry is enhanced by Floyd Cooper's stunning two-tone art. "Jump!" even features a gatefold depicting Michael Jordan's trademark leap that will send young readers soaring. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Basketball |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2003025071 |
Age Level: 6-9 |
Grade Level: 1-4 |
Lexile Measure: 760(Not Available) |
Physical Information: 0.4" H x 7.2" W x 11.4" L (0.75 lbs) 40 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product |
Awards: Georgia Children's Book Award, Nominee, Picture Storybook, 2008 Arkansas Diamond Primary Book Award, Nominee, Grades K-3, 2006 |
Review Citations: Black Issues Book Review 07/01/2005 pg. 65 Booklist 09/01/2004 pg. 114 Kirkus Review - Children 10/15/2004 pg. 1003 Horn Book Magazine 11/01/2004 pg. 725 Publishers Weekly 11/29/2004 pg. 40 School Library Journal 12/01/2004 pg. 127 Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 01/01/2005 pg. 205 Black Issues Book Review 01/01/2005 pg. 71 Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/2005 pg. 147 - Superior,Well Above Average |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 83384 Reading Level: 5.2 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: What was Michael Jordan like as a boy? You might be surprised that the greatest professional basketball player ever wasn't even the best player in his own family Michael Jordan was once just an ordinary little boy growing up in a North Carolina suburb, trying to keep up with his older brother Larry. Michael was always good at sports, but it seemed like Larry was always going to be bigger, quicker, and luckier. But Michael never gave up, and his practicing began to pay off. Then one summer day during a backyard game of one-on-one, Larry Jordan's little brother took him--and the whole family--by surprise Based on actual events, this story of a friendly sibling rivalry is enhanced by Floyd Cooper's stunning two-tone art. Jump even features a gate-fold depicting Michael Jordan's trademark leap that will send young readers soaring. |
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