Alex Rodriguez (Amazing Athletes) [Library Binding]

Jeffrey Zuehlke (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 7 and up | Grade Level: 2 and up | Series: Amazing Athletes

Alex "A-Rod" Rodriguez of the New York Yankees has been breaking records since he joined the Major Leagues in 1994. In 2007, he made history again by becoming the youngest MLB player ever to hit 500 career home runs. This American League MVP and Gold Glove infielder is consistently at the top of the league in home runs and runs batted in. His amazing combination of offensive and defensive skills has made him one of baseball's highest-paid players. Follow A-Rod from his Miami childhood through his transformation.

--This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

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About the Author

Jeffrey Zuehlke is the author of many books for Lerner Publishing Group, including Kevin Garnett, Johan Santana, and Curt Schilling for the Amazing Athletes series; Classic Cars and Concept Cars for the Motor Mania series; and Joseph Stalin for the Biography series. Mr. Zuehlke lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his family.

Jeffrey Zuehlke is the author of many books for Lerner Publishing Group, including Kevin Garnett, Johan Santana, and Curt Schilling for the Amazing Athletes series; Classic Cars and Concept Cars for the Motor Mania series; and Joseph Stalin for the Biography series. Mr. Zuehlke lives in St. Paul, Minnesota, with his family. --This text refers to an alternate Library Binding edition.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 7 and up
  
• Library Binding: 32 pages
• Publisher: Carolrhoda Books (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0822524279
• ISBN-13: 978-0822524274
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 7.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,196,080 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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