Baseball superstars

Examines the life of Kirby Puckett, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, discussing his early forced retirement due to glaucoma, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Tells the life story of baseball player Johnny Damon, who has played for both the Boston Red Sox and their longtime rivals, the New York Yankees.

Explores the life and achievements of Curt Schilling, discussing his childhood, family, faith, and success in major league baseball. Includes statistics, a chronology, a time line, and suggestions for further reading.

Tells the life story of baseball star Babe Ruth, describing his difficult childhood in Baltimore, his experiences at a Catholic boarding school, his start in baseball, his rise to fame, and the controversies that surrounded him.

A biography of baseball player Andruw Jones, who was born on the Caribbean island of Curacao and became the youngest player to hit a home run in a World Series when he hit two in the 1996 World Series at Yankee Stadium.

A biography of baseball superstar Albert Pujols, discussing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, his family's move to the United States, his rise to fame with the St. Louis Cardinals, and his advocacy on behalf of people with Down Syndrome.

Examines the life of Rickey Henderson, providing information on his childhood, family, introduction to the game, playing career, and accomplishments in the major leagues; and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Explores the life and career of baseball player Ted Williams, the "greatest hitter who ever lived," discussing his recruitment to the Red Sox when he was nineteen, his service as a U.S. Marine pilot in World War II and the Korean War, his love of the outdoors, and his accomplishments in his sport.

Examines the life of Roger Maris, providing information on his childhood, family, introduction to the game, playing career, accomplishments in the major leagues, and death; and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Examines the life of Randy Johnson, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.