What is the World Series?
(Book)
Author:
Contributors:
Kenyon, David Grayson, illustrator.
NoveList Series:
Series:
Published:
New York, New York : Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2015.
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
108 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations ; 20 cm.
Accelerated Reader:
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Points: 1
Lexile measure:
680L
Rating:
680L
Status:
Description
"Strike – you’re out!" "He’s safe!" "Homerun!" Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America’s Pastime to life.
Copies
Location
Call Number
Status
Last Check-In
Hayward Adult And Young Adult Nonfiction
INT 796.357 HER
Available
Apr 15, 2022
Superior Juvenile Nonfiction
JUV 796.35 H42w (WHO/WHAT/WHERE Series)
Available
Aug 12, 2024
More Details
Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
0448484064, 9780448484068, 9781480675506, 1480675504
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Level 4.9, 1 Points
Lexile measure:
680
Notes
General Note
Nonfiction.
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 108).
Description
Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime to life.
Target Audience
680L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,4.9,1,177123.
Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Herman, G., & Kenyon, D. G. (2015). What is the World Series? New York, New York, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and David Grayson, Kenyon. 2015. What Is the World Series? New York, New York, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail, 1959- and David Grayson, Kenyon, What Is the World Series? New York, New York, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2015.
MLA Citation (style guide)Herman, Gail and David Grayson Kenyon. What Is the World Series? New York, New York, Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House, 2015.
Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.
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