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Author
Publisher
Dutton Children's Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Ted Williams hit .406 for the season in 1941--a feat not matched since. In this inspirational picture book, authentic sports writing and rich, classic illustrations bring to life the truly spectacular story of the Red Sox legend, whose hard work and perseverance make him the perfect role model for baseball enthusiasts of all ages.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2010.
Language
English
Description
Henry Aaron was a young boy growing up in Mobile, Alabama, with what seemed like an impossible dream: to be a big-league baseball player. He didn't have a bat. He didn't have a ball and there wasn't a single black ball player in the major leagues. But nothing could stop Henry Aaron.
Author
Publisher
Sandpiper/Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
Presents the inspiring stories of baseball players who overcame obstacles in the course of their careers due to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders.
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"The greatest shortstops of all time played incredible defense, excelled with the bat, and led their teams to championships. Learn about the top shortstops in MLB history and create your own ranking of the best players"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Since making his Major League Baseball debut in 2016, Aaron Judge has taken the world of baseball by storm. He has won Home Run Derby competitions and has been named an All-Star. In 2022, he broke the American League record for most home runs in a season when he hit 62 homers. Young readers will learn about how Aaron became the star he is today after excelling in college baseball at Fresno State University and growing up playing football, basketball,...
Author
Publisher
Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Description
"A picture book biography about Lizzie Murphy, the first woman to play in a major league exhibition game and the first person to play on both the New England and American leagues' all-star teams"-- Provided by publisher.
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
The Honus Wagner baseball card is the most valuable baseball card of all time! Honus was born poor, homely, and bowlegged. He was more destined to shoveling coal in his Pennsylvania mining town than becoming one of the greatest shortstops in baseball history. He had more home runs, RBIs, doubles, triples, steals and played in more games than any other player in the National League. He was a great baseball player and some say the greatest, and...
Author
Publisher
Calkins Creek, an imprint of Highlights
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Looks at the life of Major League Baseball and New York Yankee legend Lawrence "Yogi" Berra, describing how his differences challenged his baseball prospects and helped motivate him to prove his abilities as a player, coach, and manager.
Author
Publisher
Schwartz & Wade Books
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
When Willie Mays was a boy, he kept his ears pressed against the radio listening to professional baseball and the play of Joe DiMaggio. He wanted desperately to play pro-ball but was not allowed to because he was a Negro and brown skinned people were not allowed to play with white skinned people. But there were many other Negro men who loved the game and formed their own league. Willie eventually joined them and even there he excelled above everyone...
Author
Publisher
Capstone Editions, a Capstone imprint
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
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Description
"Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome on the all-white Girls Pro Baseball League team due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball with the Negro Leagues' Indianoplis Clowns, becoming the only professional female pitcher to play on a men's team. During the three years she played with the team, her...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publications Company
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Some people called Steven Strasburg the most hyped young pitcher ever. Stephen quickly proved that he deserved the hype by striking out 14 batters in his firt game. After missing most of the 2010 and 2011 seasons with an elbow injury, Stephen is back at the top of his game. He led the Nationals to one of the best records in baseball in 2012. Learn more about this young pitcher with a rocket arm.
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