From the series Sports Superstars
Aaron Judge
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
Reviewed
From the series Sports Superstars
Reading Level Grade 3Interest Level Grades 3 – 7Copyright 2024
ReviewedAaron Judge is one of baseball’s most talented hitters. He set the single-season home run record in 2022! Engaging text and crisp photos bring Judge’s exciting career to life for reluctant readers in this hi-lo text. A timeline feature highlights some of Judge’s most defining moments. Fun facts provide even more detail about Judge from his gum superstition to his most enthusiastic fans!
This series shares the stories of athletes from the worlds of soccer, football, snowboarding, and more. Each title takes a player and presents their biography and career highlights. The text is written at a third grade reading level with one-to-two brief paragraphs per page. The books successfully balance accessible, readable language with comprehensive information, and titles are chock-full of facts about the athletes. Layouts include full-page color photographs as well as engaging graphics. The titles have strong text features, such as a career time line, map of where each athlete played, and a “trophy shelf” highlighting honors they have received. VERDICT With in-depth information and engaging features, this series is a recommended addition to collections needing biographical hi-lo material.
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