What Is the World Series?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2015 · Est. 1.5 hour read

What Is the World Series?

Written by Gail Herman and Who HQ · Illustrated by David Grayson Kenyon

Part of the What Was . . . ? series

The history of the World Series is explored from its beginnings to the present day.

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112 pages· 9,135 words· Est. 1.5 hour read· 680L
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Journey through over a century of baseball's most thrilling championship series. From the early 1900s to today, explore the evolution of the game, marked by legendary triumphs, devastating heartbreaks, and mysterious curses. Discover how America's Pastime has transformed, captivating millions each October. What secrets and stories lie behind the sport's most iconic moments?

From the publisher

Strike - you’re out! He’s safe! Homerun! Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball’s biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball’s greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pastime to life.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
9,135
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
680L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~4.4
F&P level
~P
Publication
Published
June 23, 2015
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448484068

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