Name: Who Was Babe Ruth?
ISBN: 9780448455860

At a Glance

Why This Clicks

A Big Swing

Babe Ruth’s rise makes for an energetic introduction to baseball history and a famously outsized career.

Come here for

A childhood-to-legend sports biography
Black-and-white illustrations throughout

Expect

A candid portrait of talent, rough edges, and a big heart
A kid-friendly look at the Home Run King

Book Details

Authors: Joan Holub
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: January 5, 2012
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Baseball & Softball · Baseball History
Reading lane: Baseball & Softball

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Publisher Categories

Sports Biographies for Kids
20th Century U.S.
Baseball & Softball

About This Book

Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white...

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Just in time for baseball season! Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.