The Story of the Athletics - (Creative Sports: Major League Baseball) by Jim Whiting (Paperback)
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Highlights
- Journey with the Athletics team through their highs and lows in Major League Baseball from their early success in Philadelphia under Connie Mack to their moves to Kansas City and Oakland.
- 8-10 Years
- Paperback
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Nonfiction, Biography & Autobiography
- Series Name: Creative Sports: Major League Baseball
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About the Book
"Discover the Athletics' thrilling journey from early triumphs to modern challenges, featuring legendary players, iconic moments, and the Major League Baseball team's upcoming move to Las Vegas. Written for middle-grade readers. Includes table of contents, sidebars, and index"-- Provided by publisher.Book Synopsis
Journey with the Athletics team through their highs and lows in Major League Baseball from their early success in Philadelphia under Connie Mack to their moves to Kansas City and Oakland. Written for middle-grade sports fans, this book highlights their three consecutive World Series titles in the 1970s, the "Billy Ball" era, and the "Moneyball" strategy under Billy Beane. Notable players like Rickey Henderson, José Canseco, and Eric Chavez are featured. The Athletics are set to move to Las Vegas, continuing their legacy of resilience and adaptation. Includes table of contents, sidebars, and index.Suggested Age: 8-10 Years
Number of Pages: 32
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
Sub-Genre: Biography & Autobiography
Series Title: Creative Sports: Major League Baseball
Publisher: Creative Paperbacks
Theme: Sports & Recreation
Format: Paperback
Author: Jim Whiting
Language: English
Street Date: January 13, 2026
TCIN: 1006403362
UPC: 9798896800569
Item Number (DPCI): 247-32-3808
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1 pounds
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