jeter, derek

When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite. Retiring from baseball in 2014, Derek Jeter leaves behind a legacy.

Traces the personal life and baseball career of the shortstop for the New York Yankees.

A photographic sports biography of baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop with the New York Yankees, showcasing his career highlights and including a time line.

A biography of New York Yankee baseball player Derek Jeter, covering his upbringing, struggle to prove himself as a shortstop, and success in the major leagues since 1996, with color photographs and a list of his 2008 records.

"Discusses the life of New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter, including his childhood and minor-league career, individual highlights from his major-league career, and his championship seasons with the Yankees"--Provided by publisher.

Explores the life and baseball career of Derek Jeter focusing on his work with the Turn 2 Foundation which he created.

"Young Derek bites off more than he can chew when he decides to enter the school talent show and try out for the basketball team"--Provided by publisher.

Offers a brief overview of the life and career of Derek Jeter, discussing his family, childhood, education, success in the minor and major leagues, and other related topics.

Young Derek Jeter's friendship with a new student puts him at odds with his friends and seems to be hurting his baseball swing, plus he gets in trouble for confronting a student who is bullying his sister, in violation of the contract with his parents.

A latest entry in the series that began with Hit & Miss and Contract finds young Derek's dream of sailing to a championship under his father's coaching complicated by unplanned challenges.