From the series Sports Superstars
Dak Prescott
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
Reviewed From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2023
ReviewedDak Prescott scans the field as he steps back to pass. He throws the ball toward the end zone. A wide receiver catches the ball for a touchdown! In this high-low title, readers will discover Dak’s exciting road to success. An action-packed narrative opening welcomes readers to text that covers Dak’s childhood, his rise to fame and superstardom, and what his future may look like. Features highlight his successes, favorite things, and much more!
The brightest stars in sports are profiled in this visually appealing series. Each athlete is given a fairly thorough biographical treatment, such as NFL quarterbacks Joe Burrow, Dak Prescott, and Patrick Mahomes. All considered role models, their accomplishments are lauded before their future potential is assessed. Notably, Simone Biles’s gymnastics prowess and her advocacy for mental health and victims of abuse are praised. Toward the back of each book, maps show the professional travels of each athlete, which is more interesting for stars of international renown like Lionel Messi, Serena Williams, and Shohei Ohtani than for homebodies like Steph Curry and Diana Taurasi. Leaning heavily on the energetic, brightly colored photos, the short blocks of text and factoid callouts are highlighted with graffiti-like graphics. The overall aesthetic is a bit busy, but for reluctant readers, there is much to draw the eye and the concise writing delivers the appropriate level of detail for browsers.
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