Miguel Tejada: Star Shortstop (Blue Banner Biographies) [Library Binding]

Joanne Mattern (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up

Miguel Tejada grew up in poverty in the Dominican Republic. At times he had no place to live. His mother died when he was young, and his father and older brothers had to leave home to find work. Despite the hardships in his life, Miguel had a dream. He wanted to play baseball. With the help of a coach who guided his training, the teenager was able to win a chance to play in the major leagues. Miguel soon showed the world that he was a great player and became a star! All the while, he has stayed true to himself, his family, and his homeland. He has shown everyone that he is not only a star on the field. Miguel Tejada is also a star in life. Read his amazing story and see dramatic photos of him in action in this exciting biography.

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About the Author

Joanne Mattern is the author of more than 100 nonfiction books for children. Along with biographies, she has written extensively about animals, nature, history, sports, and foreign cultures. She wrote Brian McBride and Peyton Manning for Mitchell Lane Publishers. She lives near New York City with her husband and three young daughters.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers (April 30, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584155051
• ISBN-13: 978-1584155058
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,028,235 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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