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The Streak: How Joe Dimaggio Became America's Hero
Contributor(s): Rosenstock, Barb (Author), Widener, Terry (Illustrator)

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ISBN: 159078992X ISBN-13: 9781590789926
Publisher: Calkins Creek Books

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Binding Type: Hardcover
Published: March 2014

Additional Information

BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - 20th Century

Dewey: B

LCCN: 2013947717

Age Level: 7-10

Grade Level: 2-5

Lexile Measure: 640 NC (Nonconforming Text)

Physical Information: 0.5" H x 9.2" W x 11.2" L (1.05 lbs) 32 pages

Themes:
- Chronological Period - 20th Century

Features: Bibliography, Dust Cover, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product

Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 02/01/2014
Publishers Weekly 02/10/2014 pg. 88
School Library Journal 04/01/2014 pg. 183
Booklist 04/01/2014 pg. 44
Horn Book Magazine 05/01/2014 pg. 114
PW Children's Starred Reviews 12/01/2014 pg. 59
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2014 - Superior,Well Above Average

Accelerated Reader Info

Quiz #: 164737
Reading Level: 4.0 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 0.5

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Publisher Description:
New York Yankees baseball great Joe DiMaggio's longest hitting streak in baseball history is spotlighted in this narrative nonfiction picture book by award-winning author Barb Rosenstock and noted illustrated Terry Widener.

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock's action-packed text and Terry Widener's powerful illustrations capture DiMaggio's drive as well as his frustration. The book also includes headlines, quotes, stats, and a detailed bibliography.

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