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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
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English
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Baseball Heroes is the first book in the middle grade nonfiction series Good Sports, about the inspiring life stories of major league athletes who have overcome obstacles in the course of their life and careers. Each book tells the stories of athletes who have encountered and overcome significant obstacles, and whose story exemplifies character and nerve in the face of adversity. Baseball Heroes highlights players who were among the first to break...
3) Sandy Koufax
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
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Sandy Koufax grew up in Brooklyn, New York, dreaming of playing basketball for the New York Knicks. He played baseball just for fun, but in college his pitching attracted the attention of scouts from across the country. Sandy joined his hometown team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, and followed them a few years later to Los Angeles. Along the way, he dazzled batters with his fastball and curveball. Read all about his struggles to overcome injuries and take...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
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Many of the baseball greats overcame huge challenges to be sports heroes-here are five inspiring stories of men who did just that. Baseball is considered America's pastime, but not all players grew up living the American dream. Babe Ruth, Jim Peirsall, Torii Hunter, Ron LeFlore, and Joe Torre sure didn't. Poverty, abuse, and addiction are a few of the issues they had to deal with as kids, but they turned their lives around to play the game they loved....
8) Joe Mauer
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Growing up in St. Paul, Minnesota, catcher Joe Mauer dreamed of playing baseball for the hometown Minnesota Twins. In 2000 his dream came true, and the Twins are glad to have him. In 2006, Joe became the first catcher ever to win the batting title in the American League, and he repeated this success in 2008 and 2009. A fan favorite, Joe was also named the Most Valuable Player in the American League in 2009. Learn more about one of baseball's brightest...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"The greatest shortstops of all time played incredible defense, excelled with the bat, and led their teams to championships. Learn about the top shortstops in MLB history and create your own ranking of the best players"--
16) Babe Ruth
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Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of George Herman Ruth, perhaps the most talented and popular player in baseball history.
18) Derek Jeter
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
20) Jackie Robinson
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information...
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