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The story of baseball: Third Revised and Expanded Edition
Par Lawrence S Ritter, Lawrence S. Ritter. 1999
In this new edition of his 1990 work, Ritter traces the history of baseball, assesses the elements of the game,…
and describes later developments such as players' strikes and trades. Includes batting records of Sammy Sosa and Mark McGuire; discusses card collecting and commonly used signals. For grades 5-8 and older readersBéisbol: pioneros y leyendas del béisbol latino
Par Jonah Winter. 2002
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. 2002Oprah Winfrey (Women of Achievement Ser.)
Par Belinda Friedrich. 2001
Biography of the television personality who was born in poverty in Mississippi in 1954. Describes Oprah's troubled childhood, successful career…
in television and film, eating addiction, book club, and her many contributions to charities. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2001Through the eyes of your ancestors: A Step-by-Step Guide to Uncovering Your Family's History
Par Maureen Alice Taylor, Maureen Taylor. 1999
Step-by-step instructions on compiling a family history for a school project or just as a hobby. Includes suggestions on conducting…
personal interviews, visiting genealogical libraries, researching on the Internet, and keeping records. Also provides tips on accessing and using specific resources. For junior and senior high and older readersSammy Sosa: an authorized biography (Latinos in Baseball Ser.)
Par Carrie Muskat. 1999
Biography of the record-breaking baseball player from the Dominican Republic. Sammy Sosa was raised in poverty, but his athletic ability…
led him to his first professional sports contract at age sixteen. Sosa also became well known for his generosity in providing assistance to his family and homeland. For grades 5-8El Duque: the story of Orlando Hernández
Par Kenneth LaFreniere, Kenny Lafreniere. 1999
Biography of Cuban-born baseball player Orlando "El Duque" Hernandez, who was a star pitcher on the island's national team. When…
he was banished from sports after his brother defected, Orlando also decided to flee and later joined the New York Yankees. For grades 5-8. 1999Baseball: a history of the national pastime (Watts History of Sports)
Par Mark Stewart, Mark Alan Stewart. 1998
Focusses on baseball's evolution, momentous events, and key personalities like Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Robinson, and Greg Maddux. Examines how social,…
financial, and organizational issues influence this sport and why, with its century and a half of traditions, baseball remains an important part of American culture. For high school and older readersChris Burke: actor (Great Achievers Ser.Great Achievers)
Par Helen Monsoon Geraghty, Helen M. Geraghty. 1995
The life of Chris Burke, who has Down syndrome but nonetheless believed from childhood that he could succeed as an…
actor. He has achieved that goal, starring in the television series Life Goes On and becoming a millionaire before the age of thirty. For grades 5-8Jim Abbott: major league pitcher (Great Achievers Ser.Great Achievers)
Par Norman L Macht, Norman L. Macht. 1994
Highlights the career of major league baseball player Jim Abbott, who was born in 1967 without a right hand. Discusses…
other disabled ball players from the past. Introduction by Jerry Lewis. For grades 5-8Lou Gehrig (Baseball legends)
Par Norman L Macht, Norman L. Macht, Earl Weaver. 1993
A portrait of baseball's legendary "Iron Horse," who set more than twenty major league records and had a lifetime batting…
average of .340. Describes his athletic youth and his fourteen-year career with the New York Yankees, which ended suddenly in 1939 after he was stricken with an incurable disease. For grades 6-9The life and times of the apple
Par Charles Micucci. 1992
Covers the life cycle of the apple from planting the seed through harvesting and eating. Discusses pollination by honeybees, the…
change from flower to fruit, the parts of an apple, and how apples are picked. Includes historical information and the story of Johnny Appleseed. For grades 2-4 and older readersLou Gehrig: the luckiest man
Par David A Adler, David A. Adler, Terry Widener. 1997
Life story of baseball's legendary "Iron Horse," who never missed a day of school as a boy nor a single…
game during his fourteen years as a New York Yankee. Depicts the courage, decency, and humility that marked his life, even during the illness that ended his baseball career in 1939. For grades 2-4World Series classics
Par Dan Gutman. 1994
Play-by-play narrations of what the author considers to be the five most exciting World Series in the history of baseball:…
1912, 1924, 1947, 1975, and 1991. Conveys the drama and suspense of the action-filled games, complete with interesting facts and anecdotes. For grades 5-8Born in Puerto Rico in 1931, Moreno moved with her mother to New York as a young child. Suntree tells…
how Moreno became an actress and was the first Hispanic woman to win an Oscar, which she received for her role in the film West Side Story. Also discusses Moreno's work on stage, in television, and in recordings that led to her being the first performer to win all four top entertainment awards. For grades 5-8 and older readersPlácido Domingo: Spanish Singer (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Rebecca Stefoff. 1992
Music has always been a major part of this world-famous tenor's life. Born in Madrid, Spain, Domingo was eight years…
old when his parents moved the family to Mexico. There Domingo studied music at the conservatory. He married young, became a father, and soon was looking for work. But success came quickly to the determined, talented singer, who later added film acting and conducting to his operatic career. For grades 5-8 and older readersRaul Julia: Puerto Rican Actor (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Rebecca Stefoff. 1994
Puerto Rican Raul Julia began his acting career at the age of five when he played the part of the…
devil in a school play. He came to the United States in 1964 and began acting in Shakespearean plays. Later he became famous for his award-winning performances on both stage and screen and for his humanitarian efforts on behalf of children around the world. For grades 5-8 and older readersThe only encyclopedia for children ages 5 and up that covers the subjects of human geography, physical geography, and geology…
together in one inspiring audiobook. Covering essential curriculum areas such as human geography, physical geography, geology, and ecology, First Earth Encyclopedia is a comprehensive introduction to the world around us and answers questions including: how does our planet work; what shapes it; and how do people use Earth's resources? Children can explore fascinating topics including where and how people live, weather, world environments, how to use maps, and the way our planet is changing. Perfect for school, home, and just for fun, First Earth Encyclopedia is the ideal first encyclopedia about Planet Earth. © 2018 Dorling Kindersley Ltd © 2020 DK AudioAnthony Quinn: Mexican-American Actor (Hispanics of Achievement Ser.Hispanics of Achievement)
Par Melissa Amdur. 1993
Born in Chihuahua, Mexico, in 1915, Anthony Quinn moved to the United States with his parents while still a baby.…
As a very young child he worked alongside his family who were migrant farm workers. The family later settled in East Los Angeles. To correct a speech impediment, Quinn began therapy with a well-known dramatic arts teacher, and developed an interest in acting. His career has spanned six decades. For grades 5-8 and older readersHenry Aaron: Baseball Great (Black Americans of Achievement Ser.Black Americans of Achievement)
Par Nathan I. Huggins, Richard Scott Rennert, Richard S. Rennert. 1993
Henry ("Hank") Aaron was born in Mobile, Alabama, in 1934. As a young child, Aaron shared with his father a…
love of baseball. In 1952 he signed with the Indianapolis Clowns of the Negro American League. A year later, joining the Jacksonville Tars, Aaron was among the first wave of African-American major-league players in the South. He is regarded as one of the game's greatest, most productive, and most valued players. For grades 5-8 and older readersSatchel Paige: Baseball Great (Black Americans of Achievement Ser.Black Americans of Achievement)
Par David Shirley, Nathan I. Huggins. 1993
LeRoy ("Satchel") Paige was born in Mobile, Alabama, around 1906. In 1948, at the age of forty-two, Paige became the…
first black pitcher in the American League and the oldest rookie ever. For the quarter century through 1945-- during the best years of Paige's career--baseball was segregated, and the talented pitcher had been limited to the Negro leagues where he starred with the Kansas City Monarchs. For grades 5-8 and older readers