Yao Ming (Modern Role Models)

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Binding: Library Binding Dewey Decimal Number: 796.323092 EAN: 9781422204849 ISBN: 1422204847 Label: Mason Crest Publishers Manufacturer: Mason Crest Publishers Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 64 Publication Date: 2008-10-30 Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers Reading Level: Ages 9-12 Studio: Mason Crest Publishers
Editorial Reviews: Yao Ming is a giant of a man. The native of Shanghai, China, stands seven feet six inches tall. But the Houston Rockets were looking at more than Yao's towering height when they selected him with the first overall pick in the 2002 NBA draft. The Rockets were hoping that Yao's athletic ability and strong work ethic, combined with his size, might make him a dominant force on the basketball court. That hope has been realized. Today Yao Ming is arguably the NBA's best center. He is also a big man off the court. Humble and generous, Yao has worked hard for a variety of charitable causes. This book tells the story of one of the world's most famous athletes, a giant man with a giant-sized heart.