dominican republic

Gives a fictionalized account of four sisters in the Dominican Republic under the dictatorship of General Trujillo.

In the early 1960s in the Dominican Republic, twelve-year-old Anita learns that her family is involved in the underground movement to end the bloody rule of the dictator, General Trujillo.

Dominican baseball star Miguel "Sugar" Santos is recruited to play in the U.S. minor-leagues.

Presents a biography of the professional baseball pitcher from the Dominican Republic who won the National League's Cy Young Award in 1997.

A biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, from his poor childhood in the Dominican Republic to a home run record-breaking 1998 season.

A brief biography of professional baseball player Albert Pujols that profiles his childhood and successful career. Includes batting statistics, a chronology, resources, and a glossary.

Highlights the career of the current St. Louis Cardinals first baseman.

Professional baseball player David Ortiz chronicles his life and career, discussing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, immigration to America, years with the Seattle Mariners and the Minnesota Twins, and role in the Boston Red Sox's first World Series win in eighty-six years.

Offers a brief overview of the life of professional baseball player Vladimir Guerrero, discussing his childhood in the Dominican Republic, years with the minors, and promotion to the major league.

A brief biography of the Chicago Cubs power hitter, Sammy Sosa, who was voted professional baseball's Most Valuable Player in the home run record-breaking 1998 season.