A biography of baseball player Sammy Sosa, which describes his childhood in the Dominican Republic and his years with the Chicago Cubs, including his home run race against Mark McGwire in 1998.
Presents the life and baseball career of the Dominican-born slugger who, along with Mark McGwire, in 1998 broke the long-standing record of most home runs hit in a season.
Chronicles the life and baseball career of pitcher Pedro Martinez, from his humble beginnings in the Dominican Republic to his seasons playing with Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, and New York Mets.
When life gets difficult for Ana Rosa, a twelve-year-old would-be writer living in a small village in the Dominican Republic, she can depend on her older brother to make her feel better--until the life-changing events on her thirteenth birthday.
Examines the career of baseball star Manny Ramirez, and discusses his role in the 2004 World Series contest between the Boston Red Sox and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Amabelle, a Haitian woman who has grown up as a servant in the home of Dominicans, falls in love with Sebastien, an itinerant sugarcane cutter, and together they try to weather the storms of persecution against their people.
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.
