H is for Home Run
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Picture Book · Ages 5–11 · 2004 · Est. 34 min read-aloud

H is for Home Run

By Brad Herzog, Melanie Rose (Illustrator)

Part of the Sports Alphabet series

Discover baseball's essence from A-Z in a fun, rhyming journey.

4.3/7 Bookroo expert·3.9/5 Goodreads · 99 ratings
40 pages· 4,402 words· Est. 34 min read-aloud
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Step up to the plate with a delightful journey through baseball's rich tapestry. From the crack of the bat to the roar of the crowd, explore the sport's history, iconic figures, and legendary moments. Each letter unveils a new facet of America's pastime, blending engaging rhymes with fascinating facts. Whether you're a seasoned fan or a curious newcomer, this alphabet adventure offers a fresh perspective on the game that has captured hearts for generations. Will you uncover the secrets behind the sport's enduring magic?

From the publisher

Now anyone can be one of the “boys or girls of summer” and get a home plate view of America’s favorite pastime in H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. This new offering in our line of children’s alphabet books brings the game of baseball to entertaining and informative life. Sports writer Brad Herzog pairs easy-to-read rhymes with detailed expository so that readers are pitched baseball’s facts, faces, history, and places from A-Z.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
40
Words
4,402
Reading age
5–11
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~931L
Themes & topics
Books about balls
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
78604
Publication
Published
March 6, 2009
First published
March 19, 2004
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585364756

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