The Closer: Young Readers Edition Young Readers Edition Contributor(s): Rivera, Mariano (Author), Coffey, Wayne (With), Corbett, Sue (With) |
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ISBN: 0316409626 ISBN-13: 9780316409629 Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers OUR PRICE: $37.04 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: September 2014 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic | Latino |
Dewey: B |
Lexile Measure: 960 |
Physical Information: 1.15" H x 5.56" W x 7.87" (1.07 lbs) 432 pages |
Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 168800 Reading Level: 6.1 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 11.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: The legendary, record-breaking Hall of Fame pitcher tells his inspiring story From a childhood playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been anything but ordinary. He's the guy on the mound who doesn't hear the crowd, just the sound of the ump calling, Strike! The teammate you can rely on, even when the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Whether you know him as Mo or as the Sandman, Mariano is The Closer, and this is his story. Full of tips for young athletes and tales from the Yankee clubhouse, The Closer: Young Readers Edition is an inspiring story of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication that have defined the life of a baseball legend. |