The life and the legend of the Black Mamba, told in an abundantly illustrated book for young readers.

For his entire career, Kobe Bryant had an unquenchable drive not just to be great, but to be the very best-to rival Michael Jordan as the number one shooting guard of all time. This fast-paced book traces his entire journey: from his childhood in Italy to his dazzling high school career in Lower Merion, PA, to the ups and downs (and five NBA championships) of his 20 seasons with the Lakers, to his retirement (announced in his famous poem "Dear Basketball") and his tragic death at the age of 41. Full of action-packed colour photos, this latest installment in the best-selling Abbeville Sports series will inspire young basketball fans with their own dreams of glory.

About the Author

Tyler Blue is the author of Stars of the NFL, Legends of the NFL, and Stars of World Tennis in the Abbeville Sports series. A former college football player and avid sports fan, Blue has journalism degrees from the University of Dayton and Northwestern University. He lives in Silver Spring, Maryland, with his wife and four young children.

Book Information
ISBN 9780789215109
Author Tyler Blue
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.
Publisher Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S.