Kevin Durant
From the Series Sports Superstars
As one of the greatest basketball players in NBA history, Kevin Durant is truly a superstar athlete! This hi-lo title engages reluctant readers with details and player statistics from Durant’s early life through his rise to success. The action-packed text is supported by crisp photos. Features like a timeline and a map of Durant’s professional teams provide fun added information about this winning athlete’s career!
Reviews
Educator Review of Sports Superstars — Kevin Durant
“Sports Superstars” presents biographies of some of today’s most popular athletes. These books introduce the athlete’s background with a focus on how they became the superstars they are today. There are also numerous “fun facts” about everything from their favorite hobby to what’s on their trophy shelves. Full of nonfiction text features, these books would be great for students writing reports, getting an introduction to biographies, or just learning about one of their favorite athletes.
After watching team USA take home the gold medal in the 2024 Olympics, kids will love learning more about superstar Kevin Durant. Kids will also enjoy the early photographs of Durant and learning about how his long career began. The book follows his career from being drafted to the NBA through championships and trades to where he is today. It also gives information about his career threatening injury and how he now supports injured athletes on their road to recovery. This is an inspiring and high interest pick for any school library.
