Anthony Edwards vs. Dwyane Wade: Who Would Win? (All-Star Smackdown (Lerner ™ Sports))
All-Star Smackdown Series
What’s inside...
Part of Lerner’s All-Star Smackdown series, this high-energy sports nonfiction title compares Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards with Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade. Through eye-catching photos, side-by-side stats, highlight recaps, and expert commentary, young readers explore each player’s background, signature moves, greatest games, and off-court influence before being invited to decide who would triumph in an imaginary one-on-one showdown. The book blends basketball history with character-building lessons on perseverance, hard work, and sportsmanship.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
7-11
Length
32 pages
Character compass
Anthony Edwards
Dwyane Wade
Discussion points
Which character trait helped each player most?
How can statistics help—but sometimes mislead—our judgments?
What does sportsmanship look like in everyday life?
If you were coaching the matchup, what strategy would you use?
Tip: Role play these questions
Create a family ‘vote’ after each chapter on who leads.
Relate players’ training habits to setting homework routines.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Perseverance pays off
Explanation: Both players faced setbacks—injuries, criticism—yet kept improving.
Real-World Application: Stick with piano practice or math drills even when progress feels slow.
Example Lesson: Respect your rivals
Explanation: The book praises each star’s admiration for great opponents.
Real-World Application: Congratulate classmates after a spelling-bee or game, win or lose.
Example Lesson: Use data to inform decisions
Explanation: Stat pages show numbers reveal strengths and weaknesses.
Real-World Application: Track study time and test scores to adjust learning strategies.
Example Lesson: Balance matters
Explanation: Segments on nutrition and rest stress holistic training.
Real-World Application: Plan screen time alongside exercise and sleep for healthy habits.