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Examines the life and career of Roberto Clemente, a baseball player from Puerto Rico who overcame racism and other challenges to become a hero to the Spanish-speaking world, and the first Latin American player to be inducted into the baseball Hall of Fame.

Tells the life story of baseball player Sammy Sosa, describing his early life in the Dominican Republic, his home run race against Mark McGwire in 1998, and his charity work.

An illustrated, simple biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American major league baseball player.

Presents a picture book biography of pitcher Sandy Koufax, examining his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers, his relationship with his teammates, the discrimination he faced as a Jewish player, and his determination to succeed.

Presents a comprehensive history of the game of baseball and includes full-color and vintage photographs of early teams and players along with information on equipment and uniforms used over the decades, stadiums, World Series heroes, and other aspects of the sport.

Tells the story of Louis Sockalexis, a Penobscot, who in the late nineteenth century pursued his childhood love of baseball and became the first Native American to play in the major leagues, where he faced racism and discrimination.

A biography of the personal and professional life of American Major League Baseball shortstop Honus Wagner, who played mostly for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1897 to 1917.

Chronicles the childhood of Henry Aaron, describing his dream of becoming a major league baseball player.

Tells the life story of African-American baseball player Jackie Robinson, discussing his breaking of the sport's color barrier, his achievements as an athlete, and his life after his baseball career.

Chronicles the life of Ted Williams, the Red Sox slugger, from his childhood to his unmatched .

This book tells about the batter position on a baseball team, including the skills needed and some of the athletes who have had a part in transforming baseball into one of the world's most popular games.

This book tells about the catcher position on a baseball team, including the skills needed and some of the athletes who have had a part in transforming baseball into one of the world's most popular games.

This book tells about the infielder positions on a baseball team, including the skills needed and some of the athletes who have had a part in transforming baseball into one of the world's most popular games.

Explains the basics of playing outfield, fielding techniques, and the three postions of left field, right field, and center field; includes a short history of playing outfield, and brief biographies of some of the great outfielders in baseball.

This book tells about the pitcher position on a baseball team, including the skills needed and some of the athletes who have had a part in transforming baseball into one of the world's most popular games.