| At the Plate With...Ken Griffey Jr. Revised Edition Contributor(s): Christopher, Matt (Author) |
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ISBN: 0316142336 ISBN-13: 9780316142335 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $10.44 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 1997 Annotation: Action photos, Griffey's stats, and a list of career highlights are included in this biography of the charismatic outfielder. Matt Christopher explores the paths Griffey has traveled, the hardships he has overcome, and the highs and lows of his career. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - African-american |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 96040974 |
| Lexile Measure: 940 |
| Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bookshelf |
| Physical Information: 0.43" H x 5" W x 8.07" (0.41 lbs) 144 pages |
| Themes: - Theometrics - Secular - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 35577 Reading Level: 6.6 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 4.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Ken Griffey Jr., son of former pro ballplayer Ken Griffey Sr., has baseball in his blood. From his early years hanging out at Yankee Stadium with his father through his high school days as a baseball star, Ken Jr. was destined to bring greatness to whatever team he played for. He fulfilled his destiny by helping shape his former team, the Seattle Mariners, into division champs. In 2000, Griffey took his legendary skills and famous smile to the Cincinnati Reds to try to win a World Series with his hometown team. |