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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents an illustrated biography of the man who broke baseball's color barrier and changed the way Americans viewed equality in sports. "Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
810L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Giancarlo Stanton is a New York Yankees outfielder. Fans know him as one of the most powerful hitters in baseball. He crushes the ball with so much force that he led Major League Baseball (MLB) in home runs in 2017 with 59. Stanton is just as tough off the field. Learn about his time playing baseball in the minor leagues, how he works out to stay strong, how he earned the highest-paying contract in MLB history, and more.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Formats
Description
n an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the color barrier in baseball.
Author
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
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Description
"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own," the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...
Author
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Description
"Discover the life of Babe Ruth A story about making it to the top George Herman Ruth, Jr., more commonly knows as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Before he was a sports hero, he was a poor kid who loved playing baseball but often got into trouble. His life changed when he went away to boarding school and he was discovered by the minor leagues. The rest is history! Explore how Babe went from a young boy growing...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those...
Author
Series
Legends volume 01
Pub. Date
c[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 6
Lexile measure
1100L
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of America's pastime that discusses many of its most notable players, teams, rivalries, and moments, from Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier to the home run race between Sammy Sosa and Mark McGwire.
Author
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play ball. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing...
14) Mike Trout
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Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2018]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
880L
Language
English
Description
"Baseball fans love to root, root, root for the underdog, and every summer they get reminded that anything can happen in pro baseball. An undrafted player can become and All-Star. A ball club known as a perennial loser can rise up and win the World Series. This book presents thrilling tales of players and teams who have shocked the baseball world."--
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
GN 890L
Language
English
Description
"On April 15, 1947, Jackie Robinson made history when he stepped onto the baseball diamond as a Brooklyn Dodger. For the first time in more than 60 years, a Black player took the field in a professional baseball game. How did Robinson break through the racist barriers that had kept so many Black athletes out of professional sports? And what is the enduring legacy of his remarkable accomplishment? Find out in an easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals...
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
"Born in 1919-learn how civil rights activist Fred Korematsu stood up against injustices to Japanese Americans and how professional baseball player Jackie Robinson challenged segregation. Aligned with curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Civic Literacy, and Economic Literacy. Thought-provoking content and a hands-on activity encourage critical thinking and civic engagement. Book includes table...
19) Jackie Robinson
Author
Pub. Date
[2020]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In an era of prejudice, Jack Roosevelt "Jackie" Robinson broke major league baseball's race barrier. Before Robinson took his place at first base, the majors discriminated against African American athletes, denying them a chance to compete. Despite facing harassment from fans and other players, Robinson stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend. This graphic biography follows Robinson's...
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