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In the Year of the Boar and Jackie Robinson

Author : Bette Bao Lord

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 132 pages

File Size : 46,14 MB

Release : 2019-04-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0062857363

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A timeless classic that will enchant readers who love Jennifer L. Holm and Thanhhà Lại, about an immigrant girl inspired by the sport she loves to find her own home team—and to break down any barriers that stand in her way. Shirley Temple Wong sails from China to America with a heart full of dreams. Her new home is Brooklyn, New York. America is indeed a land full of wonders, but Shirley doesn't know any English, so it's hard to make friends. Then a miracle happens: baseball! It's 1947, and Jackie Robinson, star of the Brooklyn Dodgers, is a superstar. Suddenly Shirley is playing stickball with her class and following Jackie as he leads the Brooklyn Dodgers to victory after victory. With her hero smashing assumptions and records on the ball field, Shirley begins to feel that America is truly the land of opportunity—and perhaps has also become her real home.



Hank Aaron

Author : Peter Golenbock

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 26,28 MB

Release : 2005

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 015205250X

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A biography of the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke Babe Ruth's career home run record.



She Loved Baseball

Author : Audrey Vernick

Publisher : Harper Collins

Page : 36 pages

File Size : 46,29 MB

Release : 2010-10-19

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0061349208

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Effa always loved baseball. As a young woman, she would go to Yankee Stadium just to see Babe Ruth’s mighty swing. But she never dreamed she would someday own a baseball team. Or be the first—and only—woman ever inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. From her childhood in Philadelphia to her groundbreaking role as business manager and owner of the Newark Eagles, Effa Manley always fought for what was right. And she always swung for the fences. From author Audrey Vernick and illustrator Don Tate comes the remarkable story of an all-star of a woman.



Kid Athletes

Author : David Stabler

Publisher : Quirk Books

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 18,16 MB

Release : 2015-11-17

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1594748233

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Hilarious childhood biographies and full-color illustrations show how Tiger Woods, Gabby Douglas, Bruce Lee, Billie Jean King, and other budding sports champions faced kid-sized challenges growing up. Forget the gold medals, the championships, and the undefeated seasons. When all-star athletes were growing up, they had regular-kid problems just like you. Baseball legend Baseball legend Babe Ruth was such a troublemaker, his family sent him to reform school. Race car champion Danica Patrick fended off bullies who told her “girls can’t drive.” And football superstar Peyton Manning was forced to dance the tango in his school play. Kid Athletes tells all of their stories and more with full-color cartoon illustrations on every page. Other subjects include Billie Jean King, Jackie Robinson, Yao Ming, Gabby Douglas, Tiger Woods, Julie Krone, Bruce Lee, Muhammad Ali, Bobby Orr, Lionel Messi, and more! Excited for the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics? Check out Kid Olympians: Summer!



The Baseball Fanbook

Author : The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids

Publisher : Time Inc. Books

Page : 437 pages

File Size : 18,24 MB

Release : 2018-04-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1547840161

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Everything You Need to Become a Hardball Know-It-All The next book in the Fanbook series from Sports Illustrated Kids, The Baseball Fanbook has all the nerdy-cool insider knowledge that fans ready for next-level, in-depth stats need to know to impress their friends, family, coaches, and any season ticket holders they may meet. Tailor-made for baseball fanatics ages 8 and up who know the basics of the sport they love, may play it, and are looking to become super fans, this new fanbook is filled with fun trivia, unique lingo, and illustrated behind-the-skills how-to's. Chapters include Team Tidbits (salient baseball facts about every MLB team), Think Like a Manager (essential strategies to understand), He Reminds Me Of (compares current players to legendary greats of AmericaÕs favorite pastime), and much more!



Baseball Activity Book

Author : Tony J. Tallarico

Publisher : Courier Corporation

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 43,32 MB

Release : 2010-03-01

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 0486473872

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These 45 winning activities are based on America's favorite pastime. Baseball fans will be delighted to circle words related to Little League, complete a baseball crossword puzzle, solve mazes, follow-the-dots, find-the-differences, and more. Kids can pick up a few interesting stats while having nine innings of fun!



Play Ball!

Author : Jorge Posada

Publisher : Simon & Schuster/Paula Wiseman Books

Page : 32 pages

File Size : 50,41 MB

Release : 2010-02-23

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 141699825X

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Based on the childhood of New York Yankees catcher Jorge Posada, this is the story of a boy from Puerto Rico who grew up to be a champion. Jorge loved the feel of the ball in his glove, the bat in his hand, and the game of baseball. Day and night he would play with his sister, his father, and his friends. At night he dreamed of baseball. When he and his mother visit New York and he sees Yankee Stadium for the first time, he knows there is only one way to get there: work hard and play ball.



Baseball: Then to WOW!

Author : The Editors of Sports Illustrated Kids

Publisher : Sports Illustrated Kids

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 28,87 MB

Release : 2016-04-05

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9781618931429

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Baseball: Then to WOW! shows readers how baseball has evolved from the early days of the 1920s to the game it is today. Using MLB action photographs, illustrations, stories, and trivia, the book is a journey through time both for baseball fans and those new to the game. Kids will learn how basic equipment has changed from fingerless gloves to specially tailored leather-bound mitts and how the evolution of game strategy has transformed the sport, players, and equipment. Players throughout history are stacked up against each other in every position so fans can dream up the perfect fantasy team with Babe Ruth playing alongside Hank Aaron and Reggie Jackson. A fun-filled section of the book explores everything fan culture-from the perfect ballpark frank to the importance of baseball cards and video games in popularizing the sport.



Teammates

Author : Peter Golenbock

Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Page : 40 pages

File Size : 17,44 MB

Release : 1990

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 9780152006037

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Describes the racial prejudice experienced by Jackie Robinson when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers and became the first Black player in Major League baseball and depicts the acceptance and support he received from his white teammate Pee Wee Reese.



I Promise

Author : LeBron James

Publisher : HarperCollins

Page : 42 pages

File Size : 21,39 MB

Release : 2020-08-11

Category : Juvenile Fiction

ISBN : 0063017342

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An Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! An Instant Indie Bestseller! *An Amazon Best Book of the Year * A B&N Best Book of the Year* A great gift for tiny go-getters and big dreamers, including for back to school! NBA champion and superstar LeBron James pens a slam-dunk picture book inspired by his foundation’s I PROMISE program that motivates children everywhere to always #StriveForGreatness. Just a kid from Akron, Ohio, who is dedicated to uplifting youth everywhere, LeBron James knows the key to a better future is to excel in school, do your best, and keep your family close. I Promise is a lively and inspiring picture book that reminds us that tomorrow’s success starts with the promises we make to ourselves and our community today. Featuring James’s upbeat, rhyming text and vibrant illustrations perfectly crafted for a diverse audience by #1 New York Times bestselling and Geisel Honor winning artist Nina Mata, this book has the power to inspire all children and families to be their best. Perfect for shared reading in and out of the classroom, I Promise is also a great gift for graduation, birthdays, and other occasions. Plus check out the audiobook, read by LeBron James's mother and I Promise School supporter Gloria James!