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Chapter Book · Ages 5–8 · 2005 · Est. 12 min read
Babe Ruth Saves Baseball!
Written by Frank Murphy · Illustrated by Richard Walz
Book #3 in the Step into Reading series
The story of how Babe Ruth saved baseball.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 125 ratings
48 pages· 996 words· Est. 12 min read
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Bookroo's summary
In 1919, baseball faces a crisis as fans abandon the sport. Babe Ruth, the legendary slugger, must reignite America's passion for the game. Will his efforts be enough to save baseball, or is the sport doomed to fade into obscurity? Discover the thrilling journey of a hero determined to restore the glory of America's pastime.
From the publisher
All across the country in 1919, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America’s national pastime, so it is up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball. Simultaneous.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 48
- Words
- 996
- Reading age
- 5–8
- Audience
- Early Reader
- Lexile
- 540L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 2.6
- F&P level
- ~N
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 86220
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2005
- First published
- February 22, 2005
- Publisher
- Random House Books for Young Readers
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780375830488
- LCCN
- 2003027464
- OCLC
- 54416117
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