Inspirational Baseball Stories for Kids: 48 True of Legends, Comeback Heroes, and Today's Superstars Who Never Gave Up

48 TRUE STORIES. MORE THAN A CENTURY OF BASEBALL. LEGENDS, COMEBACK HEROES, TRAILBLAZERS, AND TODAY'S BIGGEST STARS.What does Shohei Ohtani have in common with Babe Ruth? How did Jim Abbott throw a no-hitter with one hand? Why did Jackie Robinson have to stay calm while thousands screamed at him? And how did players who lost an arm or a leg still find their way onto a professional baseball field?Inspirational Baseball Stories for Kids brings together 48 unforgettable true stories from more than a century of baseball - from Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Jackie Robinson, Hank Aaron, and Willie Mays to Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Julio Rodriguez, and today's new generation of stars.Inside, young baseball fans will discover: - Legends who changed baseball forever - Jackie Robinson, Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Roberto Clemente, Lou Gehrig, Willie Mays and more.- Modern superstars kids recognize today - Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Juan Soto, Fernando Tatis Jr., Julio Rodriguez, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.- Unbelievable comeback stories - including Jim Abbott pitching a no-hitter with one hand, Pete Gray reaching the majors with one arm, and Bert Shepard pitching in the big leagues after losing his leg in World War II.- Women who fought for their place on the diamond - Toni Stone, Mamie Johnson, Connie Morgan, Ila Borders, Kelsie Whitmore and Eri Yoshida.Every story is designed for young readers and includes: - Career Snapshot - key stats, teams, awards and memorable moments- Fun Fact - surprising baseball trivia kids can share- Your Turn - simple challenges connecting the player's lesson to everyday life- Extra Innings - Match the Player quizzes throughout the book- Kid-friendly glossary - helps young fans understand baseball terms as they readBehind every record is a lesson: how to handle failure, practice with purpose, believe in yourself, help others, and keep going when the game gets hard.Perfect for: - Baseball fans ages 8-12- Young players who love learning about their heroes- Readers interested in baseball history, records and famous players- Boys and girls who love sports- Reluctant readers who prefer exciting, bite-sized stories- Parents, grandparents and coaches looking for a meaningful baseball gift48 players. 48 unforgettable journeys. One lesson that reaches far beyond the diamond: keep swinging.