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New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams

Matt Christopher

Explore the age guidance, content cautions, positive qualities, and supporting notes for New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams by Matt Christopher. This book is content notes include Products & advertising, Strong language; positive qualities include Educational value, Good role models.

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Age guidanceNot listed
Strongest cautionsProducts & advertising 2/5 · Strong language 1/5
Strongest positivesEducational value 4/5 · Good role models 3/5
Series positionBook 14 · Baseball Books
Recommendation3/5

Educational value; strongest caution: products & advertising.

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Educational value; strongest caution: products & advertising.

Readiness snapshotMain watch-out: Products & advertising 2/5
Recommendation 3/5

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Recommended ageNot listed

Strongest cautions

  • Products & advertising2/5
  • Strong language1/5

Strongest positives

  • Educational value4/5
  • Good role models3/5
  • Positive messages3/5

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Series progression

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  1. Book 1 · Jinx Glove
    Products & advertising1/5
    Starting point
  2. Book 2 · Catcher with a glass armAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  3. Book 3 · The fox steals homeAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  4. Book 4 · The Year Mom Won the PennantAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5
    About the same
  5. Book 5 · The Kid Who Only Hits Homers
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  6. Book 6 · Look Who's Playing First Base
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  7. Book 7 · Miracle at the plateAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  8. Book 8 · The Submarine Pitch
    About the same
  9. Book 9 · Challenge at second baseAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    About the same
  10. Book 10 · Baseball Jokes and Riddles
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  11. Book 11 · Return of the home run kidAges 8+
    Strong language1/5
    About the same
  12. Book 12 · Baseball TurnaroundAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Products & advertising1/5
    About the same
  13. Book 13 · Stealing Home
    Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  14. Book 14 · New York Yankees: Legendary Sports Teams
    Products & advertising2/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  15. Book 15 · Little LeftyAges 7+
    Frightening scenes1/5
    Gets gentler
  16. Book 16 · Double play at shortAges 8+
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    Gets more intense
  17. Book 17 · Man Out at First
    Frightening scenes1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  18. Book 18 · Reluctant Pitcher
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  19. Book 19 · Windmill Windup
    Frightening scenes1/5Strong language1/5Violence1/5
    About the same
  20. Book 20 · Great Moments in Baseball History
    Violence1/5
    Gets gentler
  21. Book 21 · The diamond champsAges 8+
    Violence1/5
    About the same

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What’s in it?

Products & advertising2/5
Why this rating?

Mentions official team names and logos as part of the informational content.

Strong language1/5
Why this rating?

Clean, age-appropriate language.

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No concern recorded in these categories

These categories were explicitly scored 0/5 in the published review. This is not a guarantee that every edition or reader experience is identical.

Violence · 0/5

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience2/5
Why this rating?

Athletes are likely shown handling pressure, setbacks, injuries, and high-stakes games with determination.

Creativity & curiosity1/5
Why this rating?

Encourages curiosity about sports and history.

Diverse representation2/5
Why this rating?

Reflects the evolution of baseball's demographics over the team's history.

Educational value4/5
Why this rating?

Its main purpose is to teach young readers about Yankees history, notable players, achievements, and important games.

Kindness & empathy1/5
Why this rating?

Promotes teamwork and respect within the sport.

Positive messages3/5
Why this rating?

Likely emphasizes dedication, teamwork, sportsmanship, learning from losses, and perseverance while recognizing the complexity of competition.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Highlights professional athletes and their commitment to excellence.

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