Word Jam: An Electrifying, Mesmerizing, Gravity-Defying Guide to a Powerful and Awesome Vocabulary

Frazier, Walt;Reynolds, Donna

ISBN 10: 0816771561 / ISBN 13: 9780816771561

Published by Troll Communications Llc, 2001

About this Item

Signed by author on half title page. NBA Hall Of Famer and New York Knicks broadcaster Walt Frazier has created an exciting book to help provide kids with the essential vocabulary skills that many of them are growing up without. Word Jam explains more than 100 powerful words to help students boost their language skills and communicate with friends, families, and teachers. In addition, this celebrity author shares his own success story: how at the end of his basketball career he employed his love of learning, studied a new word every day, and eventually became one of America's most widely recognized sports broadcasters. About the Author When Walt "Clyde" Frazier retired from the NBA, he had an exciting new dream -- to become a sports broadcaster. Walt knew he needed the magic of words to reach his goal. So he pumped up his vocabulary every day, searching through dictionaries and building lists of useful words. As Walt remembers, "I discovered that words are like people. Each word conveys a different meaning and has a different personality. Some words can make you feel sad, while others lift you up. The more words you know, the more you can sparkle and show your stuff." Walt soon reached his dream of becoming a TV broadcaster. No matter what your goal may be, Word Jam provides you with the all-star words you need to succeed.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Word Jam: An Electrifying, Mesmerizing, Gravity-Defying Guide to a Powerful and Awesome Vocabulary
• Publisher: Troll Communications Llc
• Publication Date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0816771561
• ISBN 13: 9780816771561
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: First Edition
• Condition: Near Fine
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

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Synopsis

Highlighted vocabulary words used in brief stories are followed by definitions of and information about the history and usage of each word.

About the Author

When Walt "Clyde" Frazier retired from the NBA, he had an exciting new dream -- to become a sports broadcaster. Walt knew he needed the magic of words to reach his goal. So he pumped up his vocabulary every day, searching through dictionaries and building lists of useful words.

As Walt remembers, "I discovered that words are like people. Each word conveys a different meaning and has a different personality. Some words can make you feel sad, while others lift you up. The more words you know, the more you can sparkle and show your stuff."

Walt soon reached his dream of becoming a TV broadcaster. No matter what your goal may be, Word Jam provides you with the all-star words you need to succeed.