baseball players

"The team has a new coach and their energy is at an all-time high. When they decide to head to the mountains and train at Kyuma's home, a mysterious figure arrives and changes everything."--Cover, p.4.

Discusses the life, career, and generosity of Latin American baseball player Roberto Clemente.

Presents a children's illustrated biography of baseball great Roberto Clemente who played for the Pittsburg Pirates from 1955 until his untimely death in an airplane crash in 1972.

When did Jackie Robinson become well-known? What did he do? Cub Reporter interviews him to find out! Discover how Jackie fought against prejudice to become the first African American to play Major League Baseball in 1947. Readers will see how to use interviewing skills and journalistic questions to reveal the story behind a famous American.

"A look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in major league baseball, and became an American hero."--Publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to professional baseball player Jackie Robinson.

Presents a biography of African-American baseball player Marcenia Lyle, whose love of baseball as a child allowed her to break the gender barrier by becoming the first female member of the professional Negro Leagues.

"Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. [This biography of]Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time of social unrest. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the role of catchers on a baseball team, describing what they do, why they are needed, skills needed, and more.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, focusing on how he overcame baseball's color barrier.