Derek Jeter: Captain on and Off the Field (Sports Stars With Heart) [Paperback]

Tom Robinson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2009 | Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up | Series: Sports Stars with Heart

Derek Jeter is the star shortstop for the New York Yankees. After winning four world series championships in his first six years in the majors, Jeter very quickly established himself as one of baseball s most prolific winners. In addition, his Turn 2 Foundation encourages young people to focus on academics and community service and stay away from drugs.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Yankees shortstop Jeter is a genuine role model, and this Sports Stars with Heart series entry is a very respectful, if somewhat distancing, profile. The book covers Jeter's stellar career, beginning in high school (where he played basketball, too), and continuing through his decade with the Yankees and his many honors and awards. But there is little about his personal life, though mention is made of his biracial background ((his parents met in Germany while they were serving in the U.S. Army). Sidebars highlight his place in Yankee--and baseball--history. Jeter's work with his Turn 2 Foundation, which supports scholarships, baseball clinics, physical fitness for young people, and other worthy activities, is stressed. Photographs are in stunning color; notes and a bibliography are minimal but present. GraceAnne DeCandido
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Library Binding edition.

About the Author

Tom Robinson is a freelance sports writer and an editor of medical and educational books. His 17-year career as a newspaper sports writer and sports editor included coverage of baseball s World Series and All-Star Game. He resides with his wife, Daria, and daughters Kasey and Bridgette in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc. (March 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766036014
• ISBN-13: 978-0766036017
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 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: #285,099 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #64 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > People & Places > Biographies > Sports & Recreation

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Derek Jeter:Captain, January 21, 2007

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This review is from: Derek Jeter: Captain On and Off the Field (Sports Stars with Heart) (Library Binding)

The book is great for kids who are interested in baseball in general, not just in Derek Jeter. It traces the development of a great career of a person who is a wonderful role model for kids.