Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Baseball Star
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Picture Book · Ages 9–13 · 2026 · Est. 13 min read-aloud

Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Baseball Star

Written by Katherine Norquist

Part of the Biggest Names in Sports series

How did a pitcher from Japan become a star of Major League Baseball?

32 pages· 1,633 words· Est. 13 min read-aloud· 760L· AR 4.3 · 0.5 AR pts
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Bookroo's summary

An introduction to the life and career of pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, from his start in Japan to stardom in Major League Baseball. Photos, fun facts, sidebars and a map of important places in his life support a short, accessible text for young sports fans.

From the publisher

This exciting book introduces readers to the life and career of baseball star Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Colorful photos, fun facts, interesting sidebars, and a map of important places in his life make this a thrilling read for young sports fans. This Focus Readers series is at the Navigator level, aligned to reading levels of grades 3-5 and interest levels of grades 4-7.

At a glance
Format
Library Binding
Pages
32
Words
1,633
Reading age
9–13
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
760L
AR book level
4.3
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
560044
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~R
AR interest level
MG
Publication
Published
August 1, 2026
Publisher
Focus Readers
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9798889986898
LCCN
2026934646

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