At the Plate with...Sammy Sosa (Athlete Biographies) (Paperback)

by Matt Christopher (Author) "The Caribbean town of San Pedro de Macoris shares little in common with the American city of Chicago..." (more)
Key Phrases: home run chase, home run number, pennant race, Sammy Sosa, White Sox, Dominican Republic (more...)

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Product Description
Sammy Sosa is not called "Slammin' Sammy" for nothing. This powerhouse slugger from the Chicago Cubs achieved a feat many thought to be impossible -- beating Roger Maris's home-run record. Along with Mark McGwire, Sammy Sosa captivated the attention of the world and helped to revitalize the popularity of the sport of baseball as he kept the home-run record race alive. Sammy's unselfish and playful attitude, together with his amazing athletic ability, make him a role model for young and old alike. The eighteenth biography in this popular series documents the rise of this baseball star from his youth in the Dominican Republic to role of baseball superstar.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Little, Brown Young Readers (September 1, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0316134775
• ISBN-13: 978-0316134774
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #576,588 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Sammy Sosa review, June 2, 2004

A Kid's Review

I liked the biography that I read because I learned that he has turned into one of the most homerun hitters of all time.
This book has some interesting facts about his life I was especially surprised to learn that when he was seven he wanted to help his mother inside the house instead of playing with his brothers and sisters.
I would highly recommend it to people who like to read about other people and sport books. I loved this book!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

5.0 out of 5 stars At the plate with Sammy Sosa, July 15, 2004

A Kid's Review

This review is from: At the Plate With... Sammy Sosa (Athlete Biographies) (School & Library Binding)

I think this book is very good because it's very educational for us kids.I really recommend this book to other kids because it gives an authur's message of hard work really pays off.

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, June 18, 2004

By	Steve Thulen (CALIFORNIA) - See all my reviews

This great book on Sammy Sosa is superior in every way to most of the "cash-in" paperbacks written on baseball superstars. Well-written, engaging and full of information, Sosa may not be baseball's Superman, but he is an interesting guy profiled in this interesting book. Buy it[...]