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Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2015.
Edition
First edition.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography about Lizzie Murphy, the first woman to play in a major league exhibition game and the first person to play on both the New England and American leagues' all-star teams"--
Author
Series
Publisher
Random House Children's Books
Pub. Date
2010
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
Formats
Description
After the Red Sox traded their celebrated pitcher, Babe Ruth, to the Yankees, their winning streak ended, rumors of a curse began to spread, and more than eighty years passed before the Red Sox finally won another World Series.
4) Barry Bonds
Author
Publisher
Abdo Pub
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Presents a biography of the power hitter for the San Francisco Giants who broke Mark McGwire's single-season home run record in 2001.
Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2009
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Born into a poor family in Baltimore, George Herman Ruth Jr. was sent to a Catholic reform school at age seven, where he learned how to play baseball. Initially a talented southpaw, the Babe went on to shatter every home-run record on the books--when fewer games were played in a season and a heavier ball was used.
Author
Series
Publisher
Albert Whitman & Company
Pub. Date
2018
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"In 1950, Kathryn Johnston wanted to play Little League, but an unwritten rule kept girls from trying out. So she cut off her hair and tried out as a boy under the nickname "Tubby." She made the team--and inspired future generations. An inspiring and suspenseful story about what it means to want to do something so badly you're willing to break the rules--and how, sometimes, breaking the rules can lead to change"--
""The true story of Kathryn "Tubby"...
Author
Series
Legends volume 1
Publisher
Philomel Books,an Imprint of Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
In this volume, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that baseball has to offer--the heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports--loving kid should know.
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
[2014]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
This title introduces Hank Aaron who has had a great influence on his sport and in his society. Career highlights, battles along the way, and humanitarian contributions are discussed. Aaron's legacy is told through informative sidebars, captivating photos, and engaging text. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.
15) Jackie Robinson
Author
Series
Publisher
Magic Wagon
Pub. Date
©2008
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
In graphic-novel format, describes the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League baseball.
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