History Makers - Home-Run Kings [Hardcover]

Michael V. Uschan (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2000 | Series: History Makers

Players who hit the most home runs have always been the most revered in baseball. George "Babe" Ruth was the first and ultimate "King of Swat," but his records have all been broken by Henry "Hammerin' Hank" Aaron, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa. Discover the unique personalities that drove all these players to greatness. (20020801)

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"As with many Lucent series, this one uses primary-source material as much as possible and is careful to include important contextual information...the text is substantial and interesting."
-- Booklist, Top 10 Biography Series for Youth (October 2001) (Booklist 20020701)

"Brief but solid biographies...The accounts focus on how the subjects broke down barriers and gained acceptance for themselves and for the women who would follow them. Along with a list a books for further reading, this feature provides an helpful starting point for readers wanting to find out more...A useful addition to collective-biography collections."
-- School Library Journal (August 2002) (School Library Journal 20020101)

"Interesting details abound. The black-and-white photos and primary-source documents...add interest and authenticity. A wealth of information is packed into these biographical sketches."
-- School Library Journal (July 2002) (School Library Journal 20010601)

"This title will be useful for reports and casual reading."
-- School Library Journal (January 2002) (School Library Journal 20010401)

"The book is well organized, and the numerous black-and-white illustrations- of the...public figures and places - complement the text."
-- School Library Journal (June 2001) (School Library Journal 20001201)

"This well-organized and thoroughly researched book begins with a brief but well-written forward and an even better introduction. An attempt was also made to include a cross section of time periods, nations, and events. A winner."
-- School Library Journal (April 2001) (School Library Journal 20001101)

"This publisher's excellent titles for young adults promise lasting library usage and are highly recommended picks. All are fine, lasting coverages which provide plenty of ideas for debate and study."
-- Children's Bookwatch (December 2000) (Children's Bookwatch )

"Each well-crafted entry includes both personal and professional information that helps students understand the context in which each author wrote. Quotes help to illustrate the personalities behind the printed pages. A wide variety of black-and-white photographs complement the text. Chapter notes are included, as is an annotated list for further reading, and a detailed index. This volume will be well used for...research papers and will be a worthwhile introduction."
-- School Library Journal (November 2000) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 12 and up
  
• Hardcover: 112 pages
• Publisher: Lucent Books; 1 edition (March 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560066369
• ISBN-13: 978-1560066361
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,371,945 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars Home Run Kings, December 9, 2003

A Kid's Review

This review is from: History Makers - Home-Run Kings (Hardcover)

This book is about baseball stars. It mainly tells about the baseball players that are famous for home runs. It tells us about people that made history in baseball. Baseball is a very
old game. Even Abraham Lincoln played baseball. The game started from British games like Cricket and Rounders. The city that developed baseball was New York City. The first bases were stakes. They became sand-filled sacks in 1840. The Cincinnati Red Stockings were the first real baseball team. The Blacks were not allowed to play on the White teams at the first. Jackie Robinson was the first Black player to play on the White teams. He played for the Dodgers. George Herman Ruth, Jr., better known as Babe Ruth, was the home run king. Some other home run kings were Roger Maris, Hank Aaron, Mark McGwire, and Sammy Sosa. I am sure there will be many more people to break the records in baseball.