Soldier Athletes: Doing Their Duty
Soldier Athletes: Doing Their Duty
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Soldier Athletes: Doing Their Duty

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10 - 12
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112
Page count
1070L
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Oct 25, 2011
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Stories of bravery and self-sacrifice from well known athletes who have served in the military. -Ted Williams, Boston Red Sox outfielder, whose career was interrupted by service as a pilot during both World War II and Korea, where he saw combat and survived a crash landing. -Rocky Bleier, Pittsburgh Steelers running back: Drafted in 1968, nearly lost a foot on a land mine during Vietnam War.-Carlos May, Chicago White Sox outfielder, an emerging star whose fought to remain in the major leagues after a training accident during National Guard service caused him to lose his thumb.-Pat Tillman, Arizona Cardinals defensive back who turned down a multi-million dollar contract to join the military after 9/11and was later killed in Afghanistan.

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Americabaseballsports and recreationfootballboys and mensoldiersathletesmilitary and wars

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9780547417295
    Publication Date
    October 25, 2011
    Publisher
    Clarion Books
    Page Count
    112
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2011002095
    Lexile® Level
    1070L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.1
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    3
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    146870
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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