Hank Aaron Brave in Every Way Contributor(s): Golenbock, Peter (Author), Lee, Paul (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 015205250X ISBN-13: 9780152052508 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $8.09 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: March 2005 Annotation: Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank Aaron was determined to play. This is the story of how he became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all. |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 00008855 |
Lexile Measure: 850 |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 8.72" W x 11.1" (0.37 lbs) 32 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 47506 Reading Level: 4.8 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715 With that hit, he surpassed Babe Ruth's legendary baseball record and realized a lifelong dream. Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank was determined to play. This is the story of how Hank Aaron became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all. |
Contributor Bio(s): Golenbock, Peter: - Peter Golenbock is a well-known writer of books about sports, espcecially baseball. He lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut. |