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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 3 hour read
Babe Ruth
Written by David Fischer
Part of the Sterling Biographies series
Discover the legendary rise of baseball's greatest player and the curse that haunted a team for decades.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 22 ratings
124 pages· 25,189 words· Est. 3 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Explore the life of Babe Ruth, from his challenging childhood and reform school days to becoming baseball's iconic 'Sultan of Swat.' Uncover the stories behind his legendary nickname, his inspiring influence on children, and his record-breaking achievements. Delve into the mysterious curse that plagued the Boston Red Sox for years. This biography captures the essence of a sports legend whose impact transcends time, leaving fans in awe and wonder.
From the publisher
Making legends and leaving people awestruck: that s what Babe Ruth was all about. More than 70 years after he swung his bat for the final time, the Sultan of Swat remains baseball s greatest player. “Find out about” - His troubled childhoodincluding a period in reform school- How he got his legendary nickname- How he always tried to be an inspiration to children- His record-breaking plays- The curse of the Babe that haunted the Boston Red Sox for so many yearsThis biography really hits one home!”
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 124
- Words
- 25,189
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1080L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.1
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 4
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 143514
Publication
- Published
- April 6, 2010
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781402763663
- LCCN
- 2009024214
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