Who is Shaquille O'Neal? / by Ellen Labrecque ; illustrated by Manuel Gutierrez.
"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.
Record details
- ISBN: 9780399544095
- ISBN: 0399544097
- ISBN: 9780399544071
- ISBN: 0399544070
- ISBN: 9781685059026
- ISBN: 9781536476101
- ISBN: 1536476102
- Physical Description: 108 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm.
- Publisher: New York, N.Y. : Penguin Workshop, 2022.
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An official Who HQ book"--Cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- 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 Note:
- Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.940L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.8 1 518620.
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- Informational works.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Marion Library | JUV BIO ONE (Text) | 37810460014177 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Old Fort Branch Library | JUV BIO ONE (Text) | 37810438100132 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Benhaven Public Library | J B ONEAL Lab (Text) | 33630005342428 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Bogue Banks | J B ONEAL (Text) | 34208900233981 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Braswell Memorial Main Library | JB ONEAL (Text) | 37807000054979 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Carver School Road Branch | JB O'Neal, Shaquille (Text) | 0112400172279 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| Cleveland County Main Library | JB ONEAL (Text) | 22281500154066 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/25/2026 |
| Cliffdale Library | JB O'NEAL (Text) | 31781067726925 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Coats Public Library | J B ONEAL Lab (Text) | 33633002185832 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
| East Regional Library | JB O'NEAL (Text) | 31781067726909 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Checked out | 08/21/2026 |
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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."--
