Cal Ripken, Jr.: Quiet Hero [Hardcover]

Lois Nicholson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Grade Level: 4 and up

Biography of Orioles' shortstop Cal Ripken that highlights his career and emphasizes his development as a role model.

Editorial Reviews

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Gr. 6-10. Written with the enthusiasm of a sports announcer, this biography of Cal Ripken will appeal to baseball lovers. Filled with statistics, the book charts Ripken's life, from the summers he and his family followed his baseball-manager father across the country, to his present position with the Baltimore Orioles. Ripken grew up in a baseball family; from 1987 to 1992, Cal, his brother, and his father were all with the Orioles. During his successful career, Cal has established a consecutive playing streak second only to that of Lou Gehrig. He and his wife, Kelly, have been actively involved in many community activities. Cal is pictured as a quiet, caring superstar, sure to inspire those who follow the sport. The book contains photographs and a chronology. Susan DeRonne --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Hardcover: 128 pages
• Publisher: Tidewater Pub; 2 edition (November 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0870334816
• ISBN-13: 978-0870334818
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,367,409 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars couldn't have done it better myself. hahahahahahaha, June 27, 1999

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This review is from: Cal Ripken, Jr.: Quiet Hero (Hardcover)

My name is christin, and Lois P. Nicholson is my aunt. I swear to it. This is a very great biography, very well written, and totally not boring. Aunt Lois, keep 'em comin'.