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1) Joe Mauer
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
[2008]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
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
Publisher
Penguin Workshop, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the Negro Leagues of baseball, highlighting the players, coaches, owners, and teams that dominated the leagues during the 1930s and 1940s.
Author
Publisher
North Star Kids
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"From Babe Ruth's historic home runs to modern superstars like Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom, [this book] covers the thrilling world of Major League Baseball. This exciting and information-packed book brims with fascinating facts about each MLB team, as well as the league's history and star players. Readers learn everything they need to know about their favorite pro athletes and teams, as well as pletny of fun trivia to impress their friends" --
Author
Publisher
Rockridge Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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...
Author
Publisher
Norwood House Press
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"A Team Spirit Baseball edition featuring the Minnesota Twins that chronicles the history and accomplishments of the team. Includes access to the Team Spirit website which provides additional information, updates and photos"--Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Publisher
Grosset & Dunlap
Pub. Date
2015.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime to life.
Author
Series
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Get ready to learn all about the fun, action, and excitement of America's favorite pastime! [This book] packs all the fun trivia, incredible facts, and amazing history of America's national pastime into one grand slam of a book! Inside this all-new edition, you'll find tons of stats on star players, great teams, and thrilling championships -- updated through the 2021 season. And you'll learn about the rules of the game and ways to develop your own...
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Focus
Pub. Date
2022.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 10 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Description
"On December 7, 1941 -- "a date which will live in infamy" -- the Japanese navy launched an attack on the American military bases at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The next day, President Franklin Roosevelt declared war on Japan, and the US Army officially entered the Second World War. Three years later, on December 18, 1944, President Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, which enabled the Secretary of War to enforce a mass deportation of more than 100,000...
Publisher
Harper, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"A collection of speeches that showcases the voices of those at the reins of power and of those who are not. Read the original words, sometimes abridged and sometimes in their entirety, that have shaped our cultural fabric. Introductions provide historical context and critical insights into the meaning and impact of every speech. For each speech, writer and history lover Tonya Bolden provides an introduction-- telling us what was going on at the time,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Abdo Reference, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
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