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You live in the past and you don't see how fast things are changing!' Philip shouts at his father. Philip loves computers and basketball. Sometimes he thinks that no one else understands how important these things are. When Philip, his family and his team travel to a basketball match one Saturday, something happens which changes his life
Michael Jordan was a late bloomer.Cut from the Varsity basketball team in high school when he first tried out, Michael nonetheless became the best basketball player that ever lived—Rare Air Jordan.The true story of how Michael Jordan achieved this amazing level of success as a basketball player—and as the high king of commercial endorsements—underscores one of the new roles of athletes in our society today.Here's a fascinating look at both the evolution of basketball and Michael Jordan's stunning climb to the peak of his sport, and his season in minor league baseball.
Beginner level (300 words) Michael Jordan.People in every country know that name.They know his face.They know his number :23.He is tall and strong.He has a lot of money.He is very famous and he can fly!... Maybe he is the best basketball player of all time. But where did he come from? How did he start in basketball? Read about his life and about his love of basketball. American English
Grade 5 Up-Profiles of 10 women who work in the sports field: a golf pro, basketball player, ski and snowboard instructor, sports broadcaster, trainer, sports psychologist, basketball official, entrepreneur, and two athletic directors. Each 10- to 13-page profile has a general description of the job, how the individual began and progressed to her present level, and some mention of overcoming the difficulties of being female in a male-dominated field. Each description includes the salary range of the position and provides a career checklist to help readers determine their suitability for such work.
