Joining the Detroit Tigers in 1930, Hank Greenberg, sometimes called “the Jewish Babe Ruth,” battled anti-Semitism on and off the field. Further resources. Bibliography. Source notes. Index. Black-and-white photographs.
Title alpha Hammerin’ Hank Greenberg: Baseball Pioneer
Level Sports Middle Plus
Pages Count 136
Topics Henry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg (1911-1986). Baseball. Baseball players. Biographies. Anti-semitism. Standing up for one's beliefs. Overcoming adversity. Role models.
SRC Level 10.200000
SRC Points 8.000000
Lexile 1080L
Trim Size 7 1/2" x 9 1/2"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Publication date 2011-02-28
JLG Release Date Jul 2011
Minimum grade 5
Maximum grade 8
Reading level Middle
Format Print
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
Sports Middle Plus
Sports Middle Plus (Grades 5-8)
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