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Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players who were active in the sport from 1900 to 1960 and who…
pioneered the game in their own countries and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Avila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 3-6. 2001
Authorized biography of the Detroit Tigers' all-star pitcher. Recalls Aguirre's childhood in a large Mexican-American family in California and how,…
after his baseball career ended, he founded Mexican Industries in Detroit in order to help other Hispanics succeed. For junior and senior high readers. 1998
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players from 1900 to 1960, who pioneered the sport in their own countries…
and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Ávila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 4-7. Spanish language. 2002
Explores the history of Hispanic baseball players in both the United States and Latin America. Reflects on the experience of…
being discriminated against in North America, while highlighting the achievements of individual athletes. For senior high and older readers
A picture-book biography highlighting a pivotal event in the childhood of African American baseball player Marcenia "Toni Stone" Lyle Alberga,…
the woman who broke baseball's gender barrier by becoming the first female roster member of a professional Negro League team. 2005. For grades 2-4
Told from alternating perspectives, Bunny takes a basketball scholarship to an elite private school to help his family, leaving behind…
Nasir, his best friend, in their tough Philadelphia neighborhood. Strong language. For senior high and older readers. 2018
Presents the history of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through its decline after Jackie Robinson moved…
to the major leagues in 1947 and broke the racial barrier. Discusses gifted athletes, discrimination, and the players' passion for the sport. For grades 3-6 and older readers. Coretta Scott King Award. 2008
Harlem. African American high school senior Drew Lawson aims to go to college and play basketball for the NBA despite…
his mediocre grades. Rivalry begins when Drew's coach favors Tomas, a new white teammate from Prague. For junior and senior high readers. 2008
After moving from California to Massachusetts, Morgy experiences many changes. As he adjusts to fourth grade, Morgy learns to play…
the trumpet, joins the ice hockey team, adopts a greyhound named Dante, and makes new friends. Sequel to Morgy Makes His Move (BR 12739). For grades 2-4. 2005
"Twin fourteen-year-old basketball stars Josh and Jordan wrestle with highs and lows on and off the court, as their father…
ignores his declining health. Told in hip-hop style verse." -- Provided by NLS
Travel back in time to 1955, when the Seattle Rainiers faced the Los Angeles Angels for the Pacific Coast League…
pennant. Follow Huey, a young baseball fan, as he retraces his footsteps through South Seattle, trying to find his missing ticket to the big game. For grades K-3. . Unrated
The number one sports writer for kids presents a biography of Julie Foudy, who was a co-captain of the Gold…
Medal-winning U. S. women's Olympic soccer team in 1996 and played on the U. S. National Team that won the Women's World Cup in 1999. Photos.