Great Americans in Sports: Babe Ruth

by Matt Christopher

Book Overview

This entry in a brand new line of sports biographies from Matt Christopher takes readers onto the plate with a baseball legend

Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher, and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport came through in his playfulness on the field and drive to win, but Babe had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to become the greatest. This comprehensive...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0316260975
• ISBN13: 9780316260978
• Release Date: September 2015
• Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.2" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7