{"product_id":"out-of-the-park-true-stories-of-the-greatest-players-who-changed-the-game-9780760386828","title":"Out of the Park!: True Stories of the Greatest Players Who Changed the Game","description":"\u003cb\u003eCelebrate the greatest baseball players of all time, their major historical moments, and their love for the game with this illustrated collection of true baseball stories for kids. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eOfficially licensed with the Hall of Fame\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOut of the Park!\u003c\/i\u003e follows \u003cb\u003ethe incredible careers and lives of your favorite ballplayers\u003c\/b\u003e, from Babe Ruth to Derek Jeter. Organized by key aspects of the game, each chapter features biographical snapshots of four players who excelled in that arena--from hitting to fielding to leadership on and off the field--as well as fun facts, historical trivia, infamous quotes, important stats and baseball lingo, and photos from the Hall of Fame's collection. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSome of the significant players and their \u003cb\u003ehistorical moments include: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBabe Ruth establishes a single-season home run record that will last for 34 years in 1927.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTed Williams finishes the 1941 season with an average above .400, a magical mark attained by only a few.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoe DiMaggio establishes what many argue is baseball's most \"unbreakable\" record--a 56-game hitting streak--in 1941.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJackie Robinson and Larry Doby break the MLB color barrier in the landmark 1947 season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDerek Jeter, \"Captain Clutch,\" plays his last game, 2014, ending in a walk-off single to win the game.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKids in the middle grades will meet over 150 players in this all-encompassing collection, your go-to reference for learning about great athletes. Authored by prolific sportswriter James Buckley Jr., \u003ci\u003eOut of the Park!\u003c\/i\u003e is the perfect addition to any sports library.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e James Buckley Jr\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Becker \u0026amp; Mayer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/02\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.50lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.70h x 7.90w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780760386828\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 04\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJames Buckley Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e has been writing sports books for adults and young readers for more than 25 years after working for \u003ci\u003eSports Illustrated\u003c\/i\u003e and NFL Publishing. Among his most popular titles are \u003ci\u003eNational Baseball Hall of Fame Collection\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAmerica's Classic Ballparks\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBallpark Bucket List\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePerfect: The Story of Baseball's Perfect Games\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnhittable\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEyewitness Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Visual Dictionary of Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eObsessed with Baseball\u003c\/i\u003e. He is the author of more than 20 sports biographies for young readers, including the graphic nonfiction title \u003ci\u003eBabe Ruth: Baseball's All-Time Best\u003c\/i\u003e. His company, Shoreline Publishing Group, produces dozens of books each year for major publishers including Penguin, Scholastic, DK, National Geographic Kids, Simon \u0026amp; Schuster\/Aladdin, and many others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Becker \u0026 Mayer","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":43769302909043,"sku":"9.78076E+12","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/9255\/0515\/files\/img_1bc4f544-b6fd-4e0e-a4df-b5e88315ed76.jpg?v=1757074480","url":"https:\/\/bookstorenmore.com\/en-de\/products\/out-of-the-park-true-stories-of-the-greatest-players-who-changed-the-game-9780760386828","provider":"Bookstore N More","version":"1.0","type":"link"}