Awards
- Short-listed for Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award (Grades 3-6) 2013
Overview
During the summer of 1941, the entire country had turned their attention to America's national pastime. JOE DiMAGGIO of the New York Yankees was on his way to hitting in fifty-six straight games, TED WILLIAMS of the Boston Red Sox was working toward finishing the season with a batting average over .400. What's just as impressive is that both players' records ate still standing today! Phil Bildner mixes fun baseball facts and statistics with exciting scenes pulled straight from history in this celebration of two of baseball's greatest players to ever reach the top of the record books. Step up to the plate with these Baseball Hall of Famers and witness the incredible record-breaking 1941 season! TED WILLIAMS JOE DiMAFFIO
Full Product Details
Author: Phil Bildner ,
Schindler S D
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint: Putnam Adult
Dimensions:
Width: 23.10cm
, Height: 0.80cm
, Length: 28.00cm
Weight: 0.405kg
ISBN: 9780399255014
ISBN 10: 039925501
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 March 2011
Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Out of Stock Indefinitely
Availability: In Print
Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock.
Reviews
Bildner narrates the tale with breathless enthusiasm, capturing the excitement that swept the nation, while cleverly incorporating facts. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review With authentic period details... Bildner and Schindler effectively evoke the baseball fever ignited by these two performances. --Publishers Weekly, starred review This winning picture book should be welcomed by baseball enthusiasts everywhere. --School Library Journal, starred review Bildner narrates the tale with breathless enthusiasm, capturing the excitement that swept the nation, while cleverly incorporating facts. Kirkus Reviews, starred review With authentic period details Bildner and Schindler effectively evoke the baseball fever ignited by these two performances. Publishers Weekly, starred review This winning picture book should be welcomed by baseball enthusiasts everywhere. School Library Journal, starred review
Bildner narrates the tale with breathless enthusiasm, capturing the excitement that swept the nation, while cleverly incorporating facts. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review With authentic period details... Bildner and Schindler effectively evoke the baseball fever ignited by these two performances. --Publishers Weekly, starred review This winning picture book should be welcomed by baseball enthusiasts everywhere. --School Library Journal, starred review
Bildner narrates the tale with breathless enthusiasm, capturing the excitement that swept the nation, while cleverly incorporating facts. --Kirkus Reviews, starred review With authentic period details... Bildner and Schindler effectively evoke the baseball fever ignited by these two performances. --Publishers Weekly, starred review This winning picture book should be welcomed by baseball enthusiasts everywhere. --School Library Journal, starred review Bildner narrates the tale with breathless enthusiasm, capturing the excitement that swept the nation, while cleverly incorporating facts. Kirkus Reviews, starred review With authentic period details Bildner and Schindler effectively evoke the baseball fever ignited by these two performances. Publishers Weekly, starred review This winning picture book should be welcomed by baseball enthusiasts everywhere. School Library Journal, starred review
Author Information
Phil Bildner (www.philbildner.com) lives in Brooklyn, New York. S.D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
