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Roselius, J Chris.

Magic Johnson : basketball star and entrepreneur / by J Chris Roselius. - Edina, Minn. : ABDO Pub. Co., c2011. - 112 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 24 cm. - Legendary athletes . - Legendary athletes. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. 104, 106-109) and index.

A legend is born -- Growing up -- Michigan State welcomes the magic show -- The beginning of showtime -- A magical MVP -- A stunning announcement -- A spokesman and a dreamer -- Encore performance -- From superstar to super businessman.

A biography of the basketball superstar, from his childhood in Michigan through his record-breaking career with the Los Angeles Lakers to his off-court work promoting HIV/AIDS awareness.

ISBN: 9781617147562 1617147567

Source: 1324112 QBI

LCCN: 2010046696

Subjects--Personal Names:
Johnson, Earvin, 1959- --Juvenile literature.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Basketball players--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African American basketball players--Biography--Juvenile literature.
Businessmen--United States--Biography--Juvenile literature.
African American businesspeople--Biography--Juvenile literature.

LC Class. No.: GV884.J63 / R67 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 796.323/092 B