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Baseball's Greatest Players: 10 Baseball Biographies for New Readers

Baseball's Greatest Players: 10 Baseball Biographies for New Readers

Biographical Note: ANDREW MARTIN, known as The Baseball Historian, has written about baseball, sports, and history for more than a decade. His work has been featured on the Yahoo! Contributor...

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Callisto Kids

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Biographical Note:
ANDREW MARTIN, known as The Baseball Historian, has written about baseball, sports, and history for more than a decade. His work has been featured on the Yahoo! Contributor Network, Bleacher Report, Medium.com, and, of course, his own blog, The Baseball Historian

Review Quotes:
" Baseball's Greatest Players is perfect for young baseball players and fans who want to learn more about the history of the game and its greatest players. Readers can get a clearer perspective of the game that they love by learning more about the most important events in the lives and careers of the players that helped shaped the game. It is easy to read and ideal for new readers." --Jim Rushford, former MLB/MiLB player, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies

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"Martin's love of the game shines through in this book for children. Understanding the roots of the game will make kids lifetime fans. Andrew is perfect for that role!" --Ron Juckett, owner of RetroSportsNetwork

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"Andrew Martin is a knowledgeable baseball historian who does a fantastic job of introducing some of baseball's all-time greats to younger readers. I love the format and that he gave honorable mentions to players from each decade. I wish this book was around when I was a kid!" --Michael Lynch, author and founder of Seamheads.com

Publisher Marketing:

Hit a home run with your young reader. This action-packed biography collection brings baseball's greatest legends to life!

For kids ages 6 to 9 who dream of the big leagues, or simply love sports stories, Baseball's Greatest Players delivers fast-paced, true tales of courage, talent, and grit.

Starting in the 1920's and covering 10 decades of baseball history, this kid-friendly chapter book spotlights 10 of the sport's most influential stars. From Babe Ruth's record-breaking hits to Jackie Robinson's barrier-breaking bravery and Mike Trout's modern magic, each short biography introduces a new hero.

In this MVP-worthy read you'll find:

  • Bonus "runners-up" section - Each chapter also shines a spotlight on other greats like Ken Griffey Jr., Bob Gibson, and Ichiro Suzuki.
  • Stats made simple - Career highlights, records, and a glossary explain baseball terms in kid-friendly language.
  • Designed for new readers - Created especially for ages 6-9 with accessible text, bold headings, and clear structure.
  • A winning pick for classrooms and home - Great for independent reading, sports-themed units, or as a gift for little baseball fans.

With powerful role models and historic moments, Baseball's Greatest Players is the ultimate starting lineup for kids who are ready to step up to the plate.




Contributor Bio:Martin, Andrew

ANDREW MARTIN, known as The Baseball Historian, has written about baseball, sports, and history for more than a decade. His work has been featured on the Yahoo! Contributor Network, Bleacher Report, Medium.com, and, of course, his own blog, The Baseball Historian.




Author: Martin, Andrew
Publisher: Callisto Kids
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2022-02-08
BISAC: Juvenile Nonfiction / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation|Juvenile Nonfiction / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball|Juvenile Nonfiction / Readers / Beginner|Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States - 20th Century|Juvenile Nonfiction / History / United States - 21st Century
Weight: 0.34 lbs
ISBN: 9781638782148
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781638782148

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