Reading Metrics
Grade Level
Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level
5.5
Points
1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction
Nonfiction
Word Count
7160
Points per Word
0.00014
Page Count
64
Points per Page
0.015625
Description
This biography follows the life and career of Chicago Cubs outfielder Sammy Sosa, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic to becoming one of baseball's most prolific home run hitters. The book details his rise to fame, his record-breaking seasons, and his famous home run chase with Mark McGwire. It also covers his humanitarian efforts to help the people of his native country.