Who tried again and again to succeed as a basketball player and to design great sneakers for athletes? Michael Jordan! Through hard work and determination, Michael became one of the greatest basketball players of all time. He also found great success in the shoe business through a partnership with Nike. His famous Air Jordan sneakers remain popular today. Features include audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color illustrations, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.