In his first memoir written especially for young readers, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar focuses on his relationships with several important coaches in his life—including his father, his high-school coach, and Coach Wooden—as he tells the story of his life and career. Black-and-white photo insert.
Title alpha Becoming Kareem: Growing Up On and Off the Court (Audiobook)
Level Audiobook Middle12 Plus
Pages Count 256
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Kareem Abdul-Jabbar (1947– ). Basketball players. Social reformers. Sports and recreation. Social activists. African American history. Basketball. Cultural heritage. Islam. Prejudice and racism. Sports. Autobiography. Memoir.
JLG Span Summer
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2017-11-20
JLG Release Date Sep 2018
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Audio
Audiobook Middle12 Plus (Grades 5-8)
Audiobook Middle12 Plus
Audiobook Middle12 Plus (Grades 5-8)
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