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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
Chronicle Books
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own," the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Ted Williams, the legendary Red Sox slugger, lived a life full of dedication and passion. From his days as a young kid playing ball in North Park to his unmatched .406 season in 1941 to his stints as a fighter pilot in World War II and Korea, the story of Teddy Ballgame is the story of an American hero."--P. 2 of cover.
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
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.
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