JAMES JR. BUCKLEY

El libro imprescindible para amantes del baloncesto, ¡con prólogo del gran Kobe Bryant!El mundo del baloncesto es impresionante, así que ponte tu equipación y ¡prepárate paradescubrir todos sus secretos!Conoce todas sus cifras, desde las mejores tecnicas a los triples mas deslumbrantes. Encontraras toda la informacion al detalle de los momentos mas impresionantes de la historia del baloncesto y descubriras la estrategia detras de las jugadas mas sorprendentes. Este libro, lleno de hechos curiosos, infografias, consejos y actividades te ayudara a convertirte en una estrella del baloncesto.¡Y con prologo del gran Kobe Bryant!

Discover the inspiring story of Jesse Owens - African-American track-and-field athlete and Olympic gold medalist - in this fascinating kids biography.Jesse Owens is one of the most famous athletes of all time, but he experienced discrimination throughout his athletic career, such as having to stay at a different hotel to his teammates, because of the colour of his skin. However, he went on to win an incredible four gold medals at the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games.This biography, ideal for kids aged 8-11, charts the major events of Jesses life; from his childhood growing up on a farm in Alabama before his family moved to Ohio in search of better opportunities, to the beginning of his running career and years as a world record-breaking student athlete while working part-time jobs, all the way to the Olympics and beyond. DK Life Stories goes beyond the basic facts to tell the true life stories of historys most inspiring people. Full-colour photographs and hand-drawn illustrations complement age-appropriate, narrative text. Definition boxes, information sidebars, and inspiring quotes add depth, while a handy reference section at the back makes DK Life Stories the one biography series everyone will want to collect.

Discover the thrilling true stories of men and women who are real-life heroes. DK Reader Real-Life Heroes is packed with exciting photos and fascinating facts to inspire young readers. DK's innovative range of levelled readers combines a highly visual approach with non-fiction narratives that children will love reading. DK Reader Real-Life Heroes includes brave people who have risked their lives to save others; strong-minded people fighting for human rights, record-breaking sports people, bold explorers and exceptional scientists who have changed the world. Explore the exciting stories with DK Reader Real-Life Heroes, packed with facts kids will love reading. DK Reader Real-Life Heroes is a level 3 book for those "beginning to read alone".

Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hersheys life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didnt have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.

Discover the man behind the chocolate bar! Milton Hersheys life was filled with invention and innovation. As a young man, he was not afraid to dream big and work hard. Eventually, he learned the secret to mass-producing milk chocolate and the recipe that gave it a longer, more stable shelf life. He founded a school for those who didnt have access to a good education and an entire town for his employees. Both his chocolate empire and his great personal legacy live on today.

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. won the world heavyweight championship at the age of 22, the same year he joined the Nation of Islam and changed his name to Muhammad Ali. He would go on to become the first and only three-time (in succession) World Heavyweight Champion. Nicknamed The Greatest, Ali was as well known for his unique boxing style, consisting of the Ali Shuffle and the rope-a-dope, as he was for the catchphrase float like a butterfly, sting like a bee. He was an uncompromising athlete who brought beauty and grace to a very rough sport and became one of the worlds most famous cultural icons. Read Who Was Muhammad Ali? and discover The Greatest.

Descubre los secretos del gol perfecto, la parada imposible ¡y mucho más! El mundo del fútbol es verdaderamente fascinante, así que ¡ponte botas y prepárate para descubrir todos sus secretos! Conoce todas sus cifras: desde las dimensiones del terreno de juego a sus las mejores tacticas; desde los golazos mas memorables a las paradas historicas. Tendras los mejores asientos para los momentos mas sorprendentes de la historia del futbol, y aprenderas la estrategia que hay tras las mejores jugadas jamas realizadas. ¡Este libro, lleno de infografias, hechos curiosos, los origenes del deporte, consejos y actividades para mejorar tu juego, te convertira en una estrella del futbol en muy poco tiempo!

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.