Derek Jeter, 2nd Edition

From the Series Amazing Athletes

  • Interest Level: Grade 2 - Grade 5
  • Reading Level: Grade 3

Derek Jeter dreamed of playing for the New York Yankees for as long as he could remember. When the team made Derek the sixth pick in the 1992 draft, his dream became a reality. With the Yankees winning the World Series in 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, and 2009, Derek has become a fan favorite and one of baseball’s most respected players. When he passed Lou Gehrig to become the Yankees’ all-time leader in hits in 2009, Derek proved that he was a Yankees legend and one of the game’s greatest players. Follow Derek’s amazing journey to the top of the baseball world.

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978-0-7613-7203-5
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Interest Level Grade 2 - Grade 5
Reading Level Grade 3
Genre Social Studies
Category Sports
Copyright 2011
Publisher Lerner Publishing Group
Imprint Lerner Publications ™
Language English
Number of Pages 32
Publication Date 2011-01-01
Reading Counts! Level 4.5
Text Type Narrative Nonfiction
BISACS JNF007100, JNF054010
Dewey 796.357092
Graphics Full-color illustrations
Dimensions 7.375 x 8.625
Lexile 740
Guided Reading Level P
ATOS Reading Level 4.4
Accelerated Reader® Quiz 77896
Accelerated Reader® Points 0.5
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Amazing Athletes

Inspire sports fans with the success stories of Amazing Athletes. These attractive high-interest biographies include a description of an athlete’s career from the beginning through his or her current achievements. This series is perfect for reluctant readers. View available downloads →