The World Series
Baseball's Biggest Stage
From the Series Spectacular Sports
Baseball has long been dubbed America’s national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans’ hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!
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| Interest Level | Grade 5 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | 5 Kinds of Nonfiction, 5KN: Narrative Nonfiction, Sports |
| Copyright | 2014 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Millbrook Press ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2014-01-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 7.5 |
| Text Type | Narrative Nonfiction |
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| BISACS | JNF054010, JNF054000 |
| Dewey | 796.357'646 |
| Graphics | 1-color illustrations, Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 9 x 9 |
| Lexile | 960 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.1 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 164161 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 2.0 |
| Features | Bibliography/further reading, Index, Reviewed, Sidebars, Table of contents, and Teaching Guides |
Author: Matt Doeden
Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he’s spent more than a decade writing and editing children’s nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.
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Spectacular Sports
Sports fans will cheer for these exciting titles, which capture some of the most thrilling moments in college and professional sports. From buzzer-beater basketball shots and amazing trick football plays to soccer’s World Cup goals and baseball’s World Series home runs, these View available downloads →
Reviews
Library Media Connection
“Doeden has created an informational, educational, and engaging book…. Complete with photographs and World Series Results, this book is sure to be a hit with everyone who is in love with America’s Pastime.” —Library Media Connection
School Library Journal
“Vintage photographs are included along with new colorful action shots in an attractive arrangement that moves the narrative text along…. Here is a chance to update older collections with a new and appealing overview.” —School Library Journal
Kirkus Reviews
“Endlessly fascinating and a sharing opportunity for children and adults who love the game.” —Kirkus Reviews
