Joe DiMaggio
Joe DiMaggio
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Joe DiMaggio

Written by Herb Dunn & illustrated by Meryl Henderson
Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans Book Series
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$7.99
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8 - 11
Reading age
176
Page count
119
Words per page
760L
Lexile measure
Sep 1, 1999
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Get to know the star baseball player Joe DiMaggio in this middle grade nonfiction biography of his early years! Joe DiMaggio was a star centerfielder for fifteen years, helping the Yankees win the pennant in his rookie year. He played in ten World Series and in eleven All-Star Games. The image of American achievement and dignity, DiMaggio isn’t just a sports legend, he is a true American hero. This book is laced with numerous illustrations, and the back of the book includes a timeline, questions, activities, and a glossary, making it the perfect addition to a classroom or home school setting. Perfect for emerging readers, the Childhood of Famous Americans series illustrates the incredible true stories of great Americans.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780689831867
    Publication Date
    September 1, 1999
    Publisher
    Aladdin
    Original Publication Date
    September 1, 1999
    Page Count
    176
    Words Per Page
    119
    Reading Age
    8 - 11 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    99065047
    WorldCat Number (OCLC)
    45059164
    Lexile® Level
    760L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~R
    ATOS® Book Level
    4.8
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    32583
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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