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Author
Series
Publisher
Millbrook Press
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Description
In the early 1900s, professional baseball was mostly segregated. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players. Discover the history of African American baseball and the people who worked to end the sport's decades of segregation.
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, an imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
This title discusses the history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches of the Minnesota Twins baseball team. Includes fun facts and team stats. -- Adapted from publisher's description.
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Students will love learning about the Boston Red Sox in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index.
4) Chicago Cubs
Author
Series
Publisher
Big Buddy Books, An Imprint of Abdo Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Students will love learning about the Chicago Cubs in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches."--Publisher's description.
Author
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.8 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Description
"The true story of Effa Manley, the first and only woman in the Baseball Hall of Fame, and her ownership role in the Negro Leagues leading up to the integration of Major League Baseball"--
Before Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's color barrier in 1947, Black athletes plated in the Negro Leagues, on teams coached by Black managers, cheered on by Black fans. Those leagues owed their existence and success to savvy businesspeople like Effa...
Author
Publisher
Lerner Publications Group, Inc
Pub. Date
[2021]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Which baseball teams are the greatest of all time? From the 2005 Chicago White Sox to the 1942 St. Louis Cardinals, find out which teams makes the cut in this easy-to-follow ranking."--
Author
Series
Publisher
North Star Editions
Pub. Date
©2021.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Tracing their roots to the nations capital, the Minnesota Twins shrugged off the losing ways of the Washington Senators when they relocated in 1961 and became one of the American Leagues top teams in the next decade. Later, they won two World Series and built a strong young team that saved baseball in Minnesota. From the legends of the game to todays superstars, get to know the players who've made the Twins one of MLBs top teams through the years....
13) The LA Dodgers
Author
Series
Publisher
Lucent Books
Pub. Date
2003.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history, formation, and development of the Los Angeles Dodgers baseball team, featuring such players as Sandy Koufax, Don Drysdale, Maury Wills, Steve Garvey, Tommy Lasorda, and Fernando Valenzuela.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Ted Williams, the legendary Red Sox slugger, lived a life full of dedication and passion. From his days as a young kid playing ball in North Park to his unmatched .406 season in 1941 to his stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, the story of Teddy Ballgame is the story of an American hero."--P. 2 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek
Pub. Date
[2011]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Describes the life, baseball career, and legacy of the first Jewish baseball superstar who battled anti-Semitism both on and off the field to become one of the greatest hitters of all time.
Author
Series
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
[2003]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Examines the 1920 trial of eight Chicago White Sox baseball players accused of conspiracy to commit an illegal act when they allegedly took money from gangsters to lose the 1919 World Series.
18) Lou Gehrig
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[1993]
Language
English
Description
A biography of the New York Yankee slugger whose feat of playing in 2130 consecutive games earned him the nickname "The Iron Man."
19) Ted Williams
Author
Series
Publisher
Chelsea House
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the outstanding Boston Red Sox slugger.
20) Lou Gehrig
Author
Publisher
Child's World
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A biography of the New York Yankee first baseman known as "The Iron Man" because he played in over 2000 consecutive games.
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