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1) Mike Trout
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
680L
Language
English
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Description
Mike Trout's size and speed have made him a standout baseball player, even in his earliest games. But he would not have earned a spot on the Los Angeles Angels without a strong will to work. After being drafted in 2009, Mike started to make his way through the minor leagues. By the end of 2012, he was playing in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game and hitting big home runs. Follow Mike's story from his years as a high school baseball fan in New...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents the inspiring stories of baseball players who overcame obstacles in the course of their careers due to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders.
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Series
Pub. Date
2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1060L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Baseball is a great sport, but not all players had the home life as kids that nurtured their talent. Babe Ruth, Jim Peirsall, Torii Hunter, Ron LeFlore, and Joe Torre dealt with poverty, abuse, and addiction when young, and had to turn their lives around to play the game they loved. A moving look at the lives of these four great players.
7) Mike Trout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title introduces readers to Major League Baseball star Mike Trout. Trout's life story is examined from his childhood in New Jersey to his selection by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the 2009 MLB Draft. Trout's early years in the minor leagues are covered, up to his arrival in the major leagues where he was named American League Rookie of the Year in 2012 on his way to appearances in the All-Star Game in 2012 and 2013. Aligned to Common...
9) Hank Aaron
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Details the life of Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron, the first person to break Babe Ruth's career record of 714 home runs.
10) Andrew McCutchen
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Biography of center fielder Andrew McCutchen.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
720L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title introduces readers to Giancarlo Stanton, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his MLB career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
12) Bryce Harper
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
630L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Bryce Harper always wanted to play Major League Baseball (MLB). He left high school after his sophomore year to chase his dream. The move paid off when he was chosen by the Washington Nationals as the first pick in the 2010 MLB draft. In 2013, Bryce became the youngest position player in National League (NL) history to start in an All-Star Game. Bryce's swing has been compared to Babe Ruth's, so the sky is the limit for his future. Learn more about...
13) Andrew McCutchen
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
830L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title introduces readers to Madison Bumgarner, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his MLB career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
14) Cal Ripken, Jr
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Cal Ripken Jr. spent much of his childhood surrounded by baseball - his father was a minor league player and coach. By the time Cal was in high school, his skills had attracted the attention of major league scouts. Cal's dream came true when he was drafted by his hometown team, the Baltimore Orioles. In the years that followed, he would become one of the greatest shortstops in Major League Baseball history. Read all about this legend's incredible...
15) Bryce Harper
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
710L
Language
English
Formats
Description
This title introduces readers to Bryce Harper, providing exciting details about his life and going deep inside the key moments of his MLB career. The title also features informative "fast facts," a timeline, and a glossary. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and achievements of the courageous athlete and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing...
18) Justin Verlander
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
670L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Profiles the Cy Young Award winner, covering his youth, his college career, and his accomplishments as a professional pitcher.
19) Mike Trout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The story of the Los Angeles Angels Rookie of the Year and MVP award-winning hitter.
20) Sandy Koufax
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Formats
Description
Read how Sandy Koufax dazzled batters with his fastball and curveball. Read all about his amazing career.
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