The World Series: Legendary Sports Events

by Matt Christopher and Stephanie True Peters

Book Overview

For more than a century, the World Series has captivated baseball fans. From Babe Ruth's Called Shot in 1932 and Reggie Jackson's three-in-a-row home runs in 1977, to the "reverse the curse" wins by Boston in 2004 and Chicago in 2005--this action-packed volume is sure to please. Quotes from the star athletes, photos of the best plays, and a complete list of results since the first series in 1903 round out the book that young baseball fans will find...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316011177
• ISBN13: 9780316011174
• Release Date: April 2007
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.1" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7