{"product_id":"baseballs-greatest-players-10-baseball-biographies-for-new-readers","title":"Baseball's Greatest Players: 10 Baseball Biographies for New Readers","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eANDREW MARTIN, \u003c\/b\u003e known as The Baseball Historian, has written about baseball, sports, and history for more than a decade. His work has been featured on the \n\u003ci\u003eYahoo! 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It is easy to read and ideal for new readers.\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Jim Rushford, former MLB\/MiLB player, Milwaukee Brewers, Philadelphia Phillies\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Ron Juckett, owner of RetroSportsNetwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"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!\" \n\u003cstrong\u003e--Michael Lynch, author and founder of Seamheads.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHit a home run with your young reader. This action-packed biography collection brings baseball's greatest legends to life!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor kids ages 6 to 9 who dream of the big leagues, or simply love sports stories, \u003cem\u003e Baseball's Greatest Players\u003c\/em\u003e delivers fast-paced, true tales of courage, talent, and grit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStarting 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIn this MVP-worthy read you'll find: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBonus \"runners-up\" section\u003c\/strong\u003e - Each chapter also shines a spotlight on other greats like Ken Griffey Jr., Bob Gibson, and Ichiro Suzuki.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStats made simple \u003c\/strong\u003e- Career highlights, records, and a glossary explain baseball terms in kid-friendly language.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesigned for new readers\u003c\/strong\u003e - Created especially for ages 6-9 with accessible text, bold headings, and clear structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA winning pick for classrooms and home\u003c\/strong\u003e - Great for independent reading, sports-themed units, or as a gift for little baseball fans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith powerful role models and historic moments, \u003cem\u003eBaseball's Greatest Players\u003c\/em\u003e is the ultimate starting lineup for kids who are ready to step up to the plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMartin, Andrew\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eANDREW MARTIN, \u003c\/b\u003e known as The Baseball Historian, has written about baseball, sports, and history for more than a decade. His work has been featured on the \u003ci\u003eYahoo! 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