Who Was Babe Ruth?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2012 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Babe Ruth?

Written by Joan Holub and Who HQ · Illustrated by Ted Hammond

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of Babe Ruth, the legendary baseball player

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112 pages· 7,643 words· Est. 1 hour read· 690L
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Babe Ruth, a mischievous kid from Baltimore, finds his calling in baseball at reform school. By nineteen, he's on the path to becoming a legend. Despite his flaws, his heart and swing are unmatched. Dive into the rags-to-riches tale of the Home Run King, where every swing could change the game. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them to become a sports icon? This biography, filled with vivid illustrations, brings to life the story of a man who defined an era and left an indelible mark on baseball history.

From the publisher

Just in time for baseball season!

Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.

At a glance
Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,643
Reading age
8–12
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
690L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
4.4
F&P level
~P
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
149871
Publication
Published
January 5, 2012
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448455860
LCCN
2011014640

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