Who Is Derek Jeter? cover

Who Is Derek Jeter?

Author: Herman, Gail

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 4.5
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 8122
Points per Word 0.000123
Page Count 106
Points per Page 0.009434

Description

This biography of professional baseball player Derek Jeter discusses his childhood, career highlights, years with the New York Yankees, and other related topics.

Quick Summary

This book pulls back the curtain on the legendary shortstop who became a Yankees icon, showing the journey from a kid dreaming in Michigan to baseball royalty. Readers get the inside scoop on Jeter's game-winning moments, his leadership style, and how he handled both winning championships and bouncing back from tough losses. If your kid devours sports biographies or loved "Who Is Jackie Robinson?" they'll be just as obsessed with learning about The Captain. Perfect for kids in grades 4 through 7 who love baseball, sports heroes, or true stories about athletes who worked their way to the top.