On the Court with... Kobe Bryant

by Matt Christopher

Overview

The #1 sports series for kids takes readers on the court and behind the scenes with beloved NBA icon Kobe Bryant in this inspiring biography.

The son of Joe "Jellybean" Bryant, a former NBA player and star of various European teams, Kobe spent his childhood watching professional basketball. From the moment he could pick up a ball, he was learning to dribble and shoot. His basketball education was unique—a combination of lessons on basic fundamentals, one-on-one games against his dad, and observation and analysis of the world's best players.


At age eighteen, Kobe was given the chance to prove his skills when he was drafted into the NBA. Fresh out of high school, Kobe showed that he had the talent and heart to make it in the pros.


This biography traces Kobe's life from childhood to his part in the Lakers' 2000 NBA championship, giving readers a courtside seat to the greatest achievements of one of basketball's legends.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780316137324
Publisher:	Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Publication date:	10/01/2001
Series:	Matt Christopher Sports Biographies Series
Edition description:	1 ED
Pages:	128
Sales rank:	159,416
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.80(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	980L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Matt Christopher is the best selling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1	1978-1983: Jellybean Goes to Italy	1
Chapter 2	1984-1991: His Father's Son	7
Chapter 3	1992: Back to America	15
Chapter 4	1993-1995: The Ace of the Aces	27
Chapter 5	1995-1996: Senior Season	36
Chapter 6	1996: State Champs	48
Chapter 7	1996: Decisions, Decisions	56
Chapter 8	1996-1997: Showboat or Showtime?	69
Chapter 9	1997-1998: One Step at a Time	83
Chapter 10	1998-1999: The Lost Season	92
Chapter 11	1999-2000: Triangle Turnaround	100