The Story of Babe Ruth: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)

By: Jenna Grodzicki

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Synopsis: Discover the life of Babe Ruth—a story about making it to the top for kids ages 6 to 9George Herman Ruth Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Before he was a sports hero, Babe was a poor kid who loved playing baseball but often got into trouble. His life changed when he went away to boarding school and he was discovered by the minor leagues. The rest is history! Explore how Babe went from being a young boy growing up in Baltimore to a record-breaking baseball player and sports hero with this biography for kids.Independent reading—This Babe Ruth biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Babe's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.A lasting legacy—Find out how Babe Ruth changed the game of baseball for future generations—and became more than just a great baseball player.How will Babe's determination inspire you?Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Jackie Robinson, Neil Armstrong, Amelia Earhart, the Wright Brothers, and Jane Goodall.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
Book Size:: 66 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9781638076025
Related ISBNs:: 9781648765995
Publisher:: Sourcebooks
Date of Addition:: 08/01/24
Copyrighted By:: Rockridge Press, Emeryville, California
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: History, Children's Books, Nonfiction, Sports, Biographies and Memoirs
Reading Age:: 6–9
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.