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Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
840L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"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"--
Author
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
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
540L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Batter up! It's 1919 and baseball is in trouble! All across the country, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America's national pastime. It's up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball! Can he do it, or will he strike out?
85) Pete Alonso
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso literally hit it out of the park during his 2019 MLB debut. The rookie slugger won the Home Run Derby and then led the league in home runs"--
87) Mickey Mantle
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Mickey Mantle was one of baseball's best players-and perhaps the greatest athlete of his time. Follow Mickey from his childhood days playing baseball in Commerce, Oklahoma, to his celebrated eighteen-year career with the New York Yankees, to his induction into baseball's Hall of Fame. Don't miss this inspiring story of a true sports hero!
88) Dave Dravecky
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2002]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the All-Star pitcher including his career in baseball, his battle with cancer, and his faith in God.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
750L
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Aaron Judge. Colorful spreads, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.
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.
91) Mike Trout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mike Trout is a ... MLB outfielder. Learn about his childhood and his rise to becoming a baseball superstar."-- Back cover.
92) Mookie Betts
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces readers to Mookie Betts, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary"--Publisher's website.
93) Mike Trout
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"This title introduces readers to Mike Trout, covering his early life, career, and life off the field. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary"--Publisher's website.
94) Cody Bellinger
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
850L
Language
English
Formats
Description
In his first MLB season, Cody Bellinger of the Los Angeles Dodgers was unanimously voted the National League Rookie of the Year. Sports fans will love this action-packed look at a rising baseball star.
97) Jackie Robinson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in U.S. sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and life"--...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Sandy Koufax went from dreaming of playing in the NBA to pitching perfect games for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Learn how the left-handed Koufax honed his throwing arm, brought the Dodgers a World Series, and more"--
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
550L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American"--from Amazon.com.
100) All you can be
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
In this colorful volume, illustrated by elementary school students from the Chicagoland area, veteran All-Star pitcher for the Chicago Cubs Kerry Wood shares the valuable principles he's learned throughout life. The importance of education, working hard to attain goals, building character, maintaining integrity, and accepting responsibility are just some of the life lessons he shares. Aimed at any young dreamer looking to develop a successful personality--whether...
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