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Author
Series
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
2009.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
Born into a poor family in Baltimore, George Herman Ruth Jr. was sent to a Catholic reform school at age seven, where he learned how to play baseball. Initially a talented southpaw, the Babe went on to shatter every home-run record on the books--when fewer games were played in a season and a heavier ball was used.
Author
Publisher
Creative Editions
Pub. Date
©2011
Language
English
Description
"In 1949, SPORT magazine published Lineup for Yesterday, a collection of poems by Ogden Nash celebrating the greatest big-league baseball players of the 1800s and early 1900s. Using an alphabetical approach, the famous wordsmith paid entertaining tribute to 24 legends of the diamond, encapsulating each in just 4 clever lines. Creative Editions is proud to present this masterpiece to a new generation of fans, reintroducing icons from the formative...
6) Babe Ruth
Author
Series
Publisher
Crestwood House
Pub. Date
©1992
Language
English
Description
The life story of the greatest home-run hitter, Babe Ruth, baseball player extraordinaire.
Author
Series
Legends volume 1
Publisher
Philomel Books, an Imprint of Penguin Group
Pub. Date
[2015]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Description
In this volume, Howard Bryant brings to life the best that baseball has to offer--the heroes, the bitter rivalries, the moments that every sports--loving kid should know.
8) Mo'ne Davis
Author
Series
Publisher
Purple Toad Publishing
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Mo'ne Davis did what most people thought couldn't be done. She dominated like no girl had done before, showing that girls could beat boys at their own Little League baseball game. At 13 years old, during a spectacular month in August 2014, Mo'ne became the most famous baseball player in the nation. She threw fastballs to rival the form of major league pitches. She showed maturity and poise beyond her years, And perhaps the most amazing thing is,...
Author
Publisher
Clarion Books
Pub. Date
[2016]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"A historical picture book about Edith Houghton, a female baseball phenomenon who joined the professional women's team the Bobbies at the age of 10"--
When Edith Houghton was born, in 1912, girls didn't play baseball. But Edith grew up watching her big brothers and neighbors play ball in the park across the street, and she joined them whenever she could. They didn't mind, because she was good. So good that when she was just ten years old, she tried...
Author
Series
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
2024.
Language
English
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
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
©2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
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."--Page 2 of cover.
Author
Publisher
Enslow Publishers
Pub. Date
©2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The story is riveting and legendary: At a time when segregation ruled American life, a sports experiment changed history. Did Jackie Robinson have enough talent, courage, and tolerance to break the color line in major league baseball? The world watched as Robinson signed his contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Racist taunts and jeers exploded from the stands, but Robinson kept his focus on the game. For the rest of his life, Robinson continued to...
16) Alex Rodriguez
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
©2005
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and accomplishments of the New York Yankees third baseman, nicknamed A-Rod, who played his first major league game at the age of 18 and commands the highest salary for the 2005 season in Major League Baseball.
17) Barry Bonds
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
©2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Examines the personal life and career of the San Francisco Giants baseball player who holds the record for most home runs in a season and is the first baseball player to win five MVP awards.
18) Derek Jeter
Author
Series
Publisher
LernerSports
Pub. Date
©2004.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Introduces the life and accomplishments of champion baseball player Derek Jeter, a shortstop for the New York Yankees who set American League records for runs scored (1998) and hits (1999).
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
©2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Before he is known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy who lives in Baltimore and gets into a lot of trouble. But when he turns seven, his father brings him to the gates of Saint Mary's Industrial School for Boys, and his life is changed forever. At Saint Mary's, he's expected to study hard and follow a lot of rules. But there is one good thing about Saint Mary's: almost every day, George gets to play baseball. Here, under the watchful eye...
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