Mark McGwire Slugger! [ILLUSTRATED] (Hardcover)

by Sports Publishing Inc (Author), Rob Rains (Author), Sporting News (Editor), The Sporting News (Editor)

Editorial Reviews

Review
"Slugger!" introduces McGwire to young readers in an easy-to-read and informative way. Featuring more than 25 color photos from the files of The Sporting News, the book chronicles McGwire's life from his disappointing experiences as an 8-year old Little Leaguer to the heights of major league baseball. -- Baseball America October 26-November 8, 1998 Everett Merrill

"Slugger!" introduces McGwire to young readers in an easy-to-read and informative way. Featuring more than 25 color photos from the files of The Sporting News, the book chronicles McGwire's life from his disappointing experiences as an 8-year old Little Leaguer to the heights of major league baseball. --Baseball America October 26-November 8, 1998 Everett Merrill

Product Description
Mark McGwire is baseball's first slugger since Babe Ruth to hit 50 or more home-runs in consecutive seasons. The St. Louis Cardinals' first baseman was the first player in major league history to hit thirty or more home runs in each of his first four seasons. Mark McGwire: Slugger! is a biography of the baseball superstar geared toward children ages 6-11. Slugger! describes how McGwire overcame poor eyesight and various injuries to become one of the most revered hitters in baseball today. He quickly has become an almost legendary figure in St. Louis, the home to baseball legends such as Stan Musial, Lou Brock, Bob Gibson, Red Schoendienst and Ozzie Smith. McGwire thought about being a police officer growing up, but he hit a home run in his first Little League at-bat and the rest is history.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Hardcover: 50 pages
• Publisher: Sports Publishing LLC (June 7, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1582610053
• ISBN-13: 978-1582610054
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.4 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,422,385 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Slugger is a real hit with second graders, October 7, 1998

By A Customer

I used this biographical book in conjunction with a baseball unit that I was teaching in my second grade classroom. Of course the initial appeal of the book to the students was the biography subject, Mark McGwire. The students were able to understand the text during a read aloud and enjoyed the photos. The book has an interesting layout and is a good read-aloud for 2nd or 3rd grade. As an educator I appreciated the book not only for the biographical information but also for the underlying message of the book. Mark McGwire touches on a variety of topics including losing your temper, needing to see a counselor, and trying your best even through times of adversity. I would recommend the book highly. Weeks after our baseball unit has concluded, Mark McGwire - Slugger is still a hot book in our reading center. The children are reading it over and over again.