Overview

One of the greatest baseball players of his generation, Derek Jeter has attracted equal parts acclaim and criticism. This volume explores the iconic life of this baseball superstar. Chapters discuss Jeter's childhood and discovery of baseball, winning Rookie of the Year, his tenure with The New York Yankees, and his subsequent roles as celebratory, role model, and athlete.

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9781420500899

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Review: Derek Jeter Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news. --VOYA October 2007

"Review: Derek Jeter ""Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news.""--VOYA October 2007"

Review: Derek Jeter Junior high librarians will find this series to be a solid addition to their biography section. The tales about each person gleaned from a broad variety of sources show students the value of balanced reporting. The vivid color photos and user-friendly layout of the books as well as their moderate length will provide students with a thorough yet undaunting look at people they care about who are in the news.--VOYA October 2007

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