At the Plate with...Ichiro

After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.

About the author

Matt Christopher is the beloved and bestselling name behind more than 100 sports-themed books for young readers.

Summary

After playing the sport he loved in his home country of Japan for 17 years, Ichiro left in 2000 and joined the Seattle Mariners. Would Ichiro succeed in the world's most challenging baseball league? Includes black-and-white photos and players' statistics.

Foreword

The 27nd title in this top-selling sports series reviews the life of baseball superstar, the Mariner's Japanese import, Ichiro.

Product details

• Authors: Matt Christopher, Christopher Matt, Glenn Stout
• Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 10 to 13
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 10.10.2011
• EAN: 9780316136792
• ISBN: 978-0-316-13679-2
• No. of pages: 112
• Illustrations: 12 Halftones, black & white
• Series: Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bo; Matt Christopher Sports Bio Bo
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / General, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Sports & outdoor recreation (Children's / Teenage)