Contains four biographies of baseball players that had disabilities, including pitcher Mordecai Brown who was missing a finger, third baseman Ron Santo who had diabetes, pitcher Jim Abbott had only one arm, and Curtis Pride who was deaf.
Describes the lives of professional baseball players such as Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders, and examines the obstacles faced by each of the players during their lives and careers.
Chronicles the life of basketball star Michael Jordan, discussing his childhood, schooling, early basketball career, legendary years with the Chicago Bulls, retirement, and other related topics.
the birth of a ballpark, a championship season, and Fenway's remarkable first year
Stout, Glenn
2012
Tells the behind-the-scenes story of Fenway Park's construction and the tumultuous--yet glorious--first season it saw in 1912, which culminated in a World Series battle against John McGraw's New York Giants.
the birth of a ballpark, a championship season, and Fenway's remarkable first year
Stout, Glenn
2011
Chronicles the birth and first year of Fenway Park in 1912, discussing its design and construction, and the team that won its first world championship. Includes photographs.
