Strikeout Kings
Strikeout Kings by James Buckley (Jr.) is a 48-page book published by Dorling Kindersley Publishing, Incorporated in 2001. This edition presents an engaging exploration of notable baseball pitchers such as Randy Johnson and Pedro Martinez, featuring a combination of striking photographs and fascinating facts designed to encourage reading among young audiences. The book is crafted for proficient readers, offering a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structures that enhance their reading experience.
Readers will discover a visually appealing layout that includes archival photographs, paintings, and informative sidebars, making the content both educational and captivating. The book is part of the MLB Readers series, which aims to build reader confidence and foster a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction and biographies. With its focus on baseball and sports, this title is suitable for intermediate readers and is designed to delight young bookworms who are developing their reading skills.
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The MLB Readers give them exactly what they want: cool photographs and amazing facts to encourage reading. 1, 2, 3 strikes, you’re out! Read how Randy Johnson, Pedro Martinez, and other pitchers mow ’em down! These 48-page books about fascinating subjects like pirates, mummies, and volcanoes are for proficient readers who can understand a rich vocabulary and challenging sentence structure. In addition to the stunning photographs, informative sidebars, and glossary, readers will find archival photographs and paintings. Averaging 4,500 to 5,000 words in length, Level 4 books are 40 percent pictures and 40 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children’s authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4.
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