Candace Parker: Basketball Star

by Shane Frederick

Overview

When Candace Parker beat out all the boys at the McDonald's All-American slam dunk contest in 2004, she became the first female player to win the event. In the years that followed, Parker's list of achievements became long and ever-growing. She was WNBA rookie of the year, a two-time WNBA most valuable player, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, and more. Parker is also a mother, broadcaster, and role model. Discover more about Parker's amazing life in this inspiring biography.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543591767
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2020
Series:	Stars of Sports
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Shane Frederick has been writing about sports since he worked for his high school newspaper in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. While covering college hockey and other sports for The Free Press newspaper in Mankato, Minnesota, he has won awards for his stories from the
Associated Press, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Minnesota Newspaper Association.
He is also the author of several sports books, including "The Best of Everything Hockey Book" and
"The Ultimate Guide to Pro Hockey Teams." Shane is a graduate of the University of St. Thomas He and his wife, Sara, have three children and live in Mankato.

Interviews

Full of action and impactful details, these are biographies kids want to read; Accessibly written, with kid-friendly language; Each book includes information on sportsmanship, teamwork, and community

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2020

Gr 3–5—This snappy series provides bios of current big-name athletes. The overviews offer an in-depth look at each athlete's rise to fame, including their early life and preprofessional play. For soccer star Alex Morgan and snowboarding phenom Chloe Kim, the author touches briefly what they plan to do after their sports career is over (they can't compete forever, after all). Readers may be surprised to learn that NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, who grew up poor in Greece, sent all his money to his family overseas during his rookie season. After Super Bowl LIV, Patrick Mahomes books will be in great demand (and will be slightly outdated). The writing is solid in each book and with stars like these, you can't go wrong. VERDICT Well-written options, so pick what will be popular in your community.

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