Joe Mauer: Baseball Superstar

by Anthony Wacholtz

Overview

Did you know that Joe Mauer was the first catcher to win Major League Baseball’s batting title since 1942? Discover how this incredible high school athlete became a huge MLB star!

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781429676830
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2012
Series:	Superstar Athletes
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	542,934
Product dimensions:	8.30(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	750L (what's this?)
Age Range:	6 - 8 Years

About the Author

Anthony Wacholtz has been a baseball fan since he was old enough to pick up a bat and ball. He earned a degree in English from Minnesota State University, Mankato, and has written a biography for young readers of All-Star catcher Joe Mauer. Besides playing softball and following his favorite team, the Minnesota Twins, he enjoys pitting his baseball knowledge against others in fantasy baseball.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Mauer Power 4

Chapter 2 Hometown Hero 8

Chapter 3 Hitting The Majors 12

Chapter 4 hard Work And Success 20

Timeline 22

Glossary 23

Read More 23

Internet Sites 24

Index 24