📗 Wayne Gretzky is specifically written to meet the needs of adolescents and adults who are reluctant readers. The photographs, maps, and illustrations reflect the text, making the words easy to decode. This high-interest, low-vocabulary biography is ideal for English as a Second Language or adult basic education students.Wayne Gretzky (1961- ) is a household name across North America. In 1998, he was named the greatest player in National Hockey League history by The Hockey News. Wayne broke every scoring record in the NHL. Upon retirement, Wayne was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame.