A strong right arm : the story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson / Michelle Y. Green ; introduction by Mamie Johnson.
Biography of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of only three women (so far) to play professional baseball. Johnson was a pitcher with the Negro Leagues' Indianapolis Clowns from 1953 to 1955.
Record details
- ISBN: 0803726619
- ISBN: 9780803726611
- Physical Description: xiv, 111 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
- Publisher: New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, [2002]
- Copyright: ©2002
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 107).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- The wall -- Carolina Summers -- Blackberry sky -- Knuckleball -- Long branch -- The tryout -- Bannecker field -- Change-up -- Full count -- Call me peanut -- Miller's field.
- Target Audience Note:
- 860L Lexile
- Study Program Information Note:
- Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.1 3 59373.
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- 6 of 6 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Onslow County Public Library.
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- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sneads Ferry Branch Library | JB JOHNSON (Text) | 36015001133921 | Juvenile Biography | Available | - |
