Bibliograph

Who is Shaquille O'Neal?, by Ellen Labrecque ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Type

Label

Who is Shaquille O'Neal?, by Ellen Labrecque ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 108)

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Ages 8-12, Penguin Workshop

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Who is Shaquille O'Neal?

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

13464175581291873655

Responsibility statement

by Ellen Labrecque ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez

Series statement

Who is?Who HQ: who? What? Where?

Summary

"Shaquille O'Neal discovered his love of basketball while spending time in an afterschool program called the Boys & Girls Club of America. Standing over six feet tall by the time he turned eleven years old, Shaq--as he is affectionately known--continued to practice the game and stunned the country with his phenomenal skills. From leading his high-school team to its first-ever state title to becoming the first pick in the 1992 NBA Draft and going on to win four NBA championships, Shaq proved that he could dominate almost any player. But the fifteen-time All Star who played for six teams throughout his nineteen-year NBA career isn't just a force on the court, he is also an actor, television host, musician, and businessman who is always ready to crack a joke or bust a dance move. With such a welcoming personality and immense talent, it is easy to see why Shaquille O'Neal is often considered one of the greatest players in NBA history"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

Who is Shaquille O'Neal? -- An army kid -- Germany -- Star of the state -- Tiger years -- Magic man -- Superman -- Go west, young man -- A champion -- Two more -- A fair trade -- A fourth ring -- Moving on with no regrets -- Timelines

Target audience

juvenile

Classification