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OverviewDuring 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 DetailsAuthor: Phil Bildner , Schindler S DPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Putnam Adult Dimensions: Width: 23.10cm , Height: 0.80cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 0.405kg ISBN: 9780399255014ISBN 10: 039925501 Pages: 32 Publication Date: 03 March 2011 Recommended Age: From 7 to 9 years Audience: Children/juvenile , 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. Table of ContentsReviewsBildner 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 InformationPhil Bildner (www.philbildner.com) lives in Brooklyn, New York. S.D. Schindler lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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