Kobe Bryant

November 1, 2020

Gr 2-8-Six prominent athletes are profiled in these colorful volumes. Alex Morgan was cocaptain of Team USA at the 2019 World Cup; Coco Gauff beat Venus Williams in a straight-sets victory at Wimbledon in 2019; Kobe Bryant led the LA Lakers to seven NBA championships; Mookie Betts helped the Boston Red Sox win the World Series; Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won Super Bowl LIV; and Simone Biles was the first African American female gymnast to win gold in the all-around at the World Championships. Rather than examine their personal lives, the titles list their accomplishments. Additional information features birth dates (and death date of Bryant) and charitable causes. The real attraction is the vivid action photographs, which enhance the straightforward prose. VERDICT Despite the sparse information, the photos are sure to attract young readers. Consider for purchase where there is a demand.

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