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.

Let's meet some of the most popular baseball players in this sports book for kids! Learn about their lifestyles where they came from and how they became really popular in this outdoor sport. By knowing these sports stars your child may be encouraged to take on a more active lifestyle by first leaving the consoles and computers behind. Get a copy of this book today!

“This exceptionally engaging chronicle recounts Ruth’s amazing rags-to-riches story. . . . Equally important, the art captures Ruth’s irrepressible personality and joy in playing baseball.” — Booklist (starred review) Before he becomes known as the Babe, George Herman Ruth is just a boy who lives in Baltimore and has a knack for getting into trouble. But when he turns seven, his father takes him to Saint Mary’s Industrial School for Boys, and his life is changed. Here, under the watchful eye of Brother Matthias, George evolves as an athlete and a man. With vivid illustrations and clear affection for his subject, Matt Tavares sheds light on an icon who learned early that life is what you make of it — and sends home a message about honoring the place you come from. Back matter includes an author’s note, Babe Ruth’s career statistics, and a bibliography.

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!

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"Before Pedro Martainez pitched the Red Sox to a World Series championship, before he was named to the All-Star team eight times, before he won the Cy Young Award three times, he was a kid from a place called Manoguayabo in the Dominican Republic. Pedro loved baseball more than anything, and his older brother Ramaon was the best pitcher he'd ever seen. He dreamed of the day he and his brother could play together in the major leagues. This is the story of how that dream came true"--Dust jacket flap.

The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! The Acerras were the longest-playing all-brother team in baseball history. They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way could stop them. Full of action, drama, and excitement, this never-before-told true story is vividly brought to life by Audrey Vernick’s expert storytelling and Steven Salerno’s stunning vintage-style art.

Gift your kid the inspirational tale of Babe Ruth! Inspire drive, generosity, and unlimited possibilities. Are you looking for an inspirational book to inspire the inner genius of your kids? Can you imagine your little one having so much fun reading, they prefer reading over screen time? Then, you will love our children-friendly biography of Babe Ruth! Use this exciting biography book to instill timeless values & principles in your child. This inspirational Babe Ruth children's book includes: I: Illustrated biography - Printed in full color and written like a storybook, these 26 pages of engaging illustrations are sure to engage your little ones... (Warning: Reading could become addictive) II: Extended biography - Curated to deepen your child's knowledge about Babe Ruth, our extended biography is also perfect for school reports... III: Gallery - Impress your little ones with an iconic photo of Babe Ruth... IV: Glossary - Reinforce your child's learning with simplified explanations of advanced vocabulary... V: Muse Museum - Introduce your little ones to a myriad of other inspirational individuals in our book collection... VI: BONUS Education Guide - The perfect educational tool (downloadable pdf) to center a class around or to spark an enriching conversation just before bedtime... Age Specifications: This illustrated biography book of Babe Ruth is perfect for boys and girls between 5 to 10 years old and it is awesome for any child (toddlers, preschool and kindergarten) who is interested in reading. Your kid will love it! About Babe Ruth: Behind the guise of the rowdy and rebellious life he led growing up, Babe Ruth was a warm-hearted man who never forgot his roots even after he skyrocketed to stardom. Ceaselessly giving back to his community through his generosity and interactions with fans, we explore Babe Ruth's story from humble beginnings to groundedness in greatness. His love and prowess for baseball not only transformed the sport as we know it but also rallied his nation after the dark time that is the Great Depression. "I swing big, with everything I've got. I hit big or I miss big. I like to live as big as I can." - Babe Ruth Wait no more! Scroll up now and click on the "Buy Now" button to gift your kid the inspirational tale of Babe Ruth!

From Babe Ruth to Joe DiMaggio, Satchel Paige to Dizzy Dean, see all the greats step up to the plate in Baseball Legends Alphabet. Written and illustrated with all-star quality, this book is sure to hit a home run with every lover of baseball.

Luke is not very good at baseball, but his grandmother and sports star Jackie Robinson encourage him to keep trying.