Kevin Durant (Biggest Names in Sports) (Biggest Names in Sports

by Martin "Marty" Gitlin

Introduces readers to the life and career of basketball star Kevin Durant. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

32 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2017

About the author

MARTIN (MARTY) GITLIN is a freelance book writer and journalist based in Cleveland, Ohio. In addition to Diana, Princess of Wales (Greenwood 2008), he has written several history books for students, including works on the landmark Brown v. Board of Education case, Battle of The Little Bighorn, and Stock Market Crash of 1929. He has also written biographies of NASCAR drivers Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon.

Gitlin worked for two decades as a sportswriter, during which time he won more than 45 awards, including first place for general excellence from Associated Press. That organization also selected him as one of the top four feature writers in Ohio.

Reviews

[Kaden Nimmers]

It was fun to learn about a superstar. Basket ball players are always fun to watch and learn about.

[Chrystian Staniskawski]

This book was about Kevin Durant's childhood. Then it went on about his college career. It also said things about his NBA clear and his hight scorings games.