Babe Ruth
Babe Ruth
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Babe Ruth

Written by Matt Christopher
Part of the Great Americans in Sports Book Series
Paperback
$9.99
$9.58
8 - 12
Reading age
128
Page count
135
Words per page
990L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 2015
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This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the plate with a baseball legendBabe Ruth was baseball’s first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport came through in his playfulness on the field and drive to win, but Babe had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to become the greatest. This comprehensive biography - with bonus photos and infographics - tells the story behind the legend.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780316260978
    Publication Date
    September 1, 2015
    Publisher
    Little, Brown and Company
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    135
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    8 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2015007627
    Lexile® Level
    990L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~X
    ATOS® Book Level
    6.3
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    100573
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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