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Who Is Derek Jeter?

Name: Who Is Derek Jeter?
ISBN: 9780448486970

Gail Herman

Penguin Young Readers Group · Print & ebook · August 18, 2015

Reading lane: Baseball & Softball

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Why This Clicks

Yankees Milestones

A baseball career unfolds through the milestones that made Derek Jeter a familiar name.

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The rise from high-school prospect to Yankees captain
Five World Series wins and a place in baseball history

Expect

A career-focused account, from childhood ambition to retirement
Milestones alongside the humor and ease that made Jeter a fan favorite

Book Details

Authors: Gail Herman
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: August 18, 2015
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Baseball & Softball · Baseball History
Reading lane: Baseball & Softball

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Sports Biographies for Kids
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Baseball & Softball

About This Book

When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite. Retiring from baseball in 2014, Derek...

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