From the series Sports Superstars
Kevin Durant
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
Reviewed From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
ReviewedAs one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, Kevin Durant is truly a superstar athlete! This hi-lo title engages reluctant readers with details and player statistics from Durant’s early life through his rise to success. The action-packed text is supported by crisp photos. Features like a timeline and a map of Durant’s professional teams provide fun added information about this winning athlete’s career!
This series shares the stories of athletes from the worlds of soccer, football, snowboarding, and more. Each title takes a player and presents their biography and career highlights. The text is written at a third grade reading level with one-to-two brief paragraphs per page. The books successfully balance accessible, readable language with comprehensive information, and titles are chock-full of facts about the athletes. Layouts include full-page color photographs as well as engaging graphics. The titles have strong text features, such as a career time line, map of where each athlete played, and a “trophy shelf” highlighting honors they have received. VERDICT With in-depth information and engaging features, this series is a recommended addition to collections needing biographical hi-lo material.
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