Baseball’s Greatest Players: 10 Baseball Biographies for New Readers

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Introduce kids ages 6 to 9 to a century of baseball’s biggest stars

From legendary sluggers to civil rights heroes, the game of baseball has seen a lot of amazing players—and this book features 10 of the very best. Perfect for new fans or those who already know a thing or two about baseball, this kid-friendly guide is packed full of fun facts and essential stats that will teach them all about the incredible careers of these sports superstars.

What sets this collection of baseball biographies apart:
10 decades, 10 players—Starting in the 1920s, this book shows the ways players like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, and Mike Trout have made history.Runners up—Each decade also includes a brief look at some of the other greats, including Bob Gibson, Ken Griffey Jr., and Ichiro Suzuki.A helpful glossary—All of the terms kids need to know are highlighted and defined in the back of the book.Super stats—Kids will see exactly how outstanding each player was with a quick breakdown of their career stats.
Delight young fans and get them interested in the history of the game with this standout among baseball books.

From the Publisher

Get kids excited about the history of baseball with short biographies packed full of fun facts. From Babe Ruth in the 1920s to Mike Trout in the 2010s, kids will discover the incredible story behind each decade’s greatest superstar.

Runners up

In addition to the 10 greats, young sports fans will get quick looks into other incredible players from each decade.

Must-know history

Discover how each player rose to the top, the challenges they overcame, and the stats that defined their careers.

Helpful definitions

Kids will find a glossary of key baseball terms in the back of the book, helping them better understand the game.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (February 8, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 76 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1638782148
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1638782148
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 6 – 9 years
Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 1040L
Grade level ‏ : ‎ 3 – 4
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.21 x 9 inches