The Story of Babe Ruth - (The Story of Biographies) by Jenna Grodzicki (Paperback)

About the Book

"Discover the life of Babe Ruth. A story about making it to the top. George Herman Ruth, Jr., more commonly knows as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Before he was a sports hero, he was a poor kid who loved playing baseball but often got into trouble. His life changed when he went away to boarding school and he was discovered by the minor leagues. The rest is history! Explore how Babe went from a young boy growing up in Baltimore to a record-breaking baseball player and sports hero. Who will his determination inspire you?"--Back cover.

Book Synopsis

Discover the life of Babe Ruth--a story about making it to the top for kids ages 6 to 9

George Herman Ruth Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Before he was a sports hero, Babe was a poor kid who loved playing baseball but often got into trouble. His life changed when he went away to boarding school and he was discovered by the minor leagues. The rest is history! Explore how Babe went from being a young boy growing up in Baltimore to a record-breaking baseball player and sports hero with this biography for kids.

• Independent reading--This Babe Ruth biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own.
• Critical thinking--Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Babe's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
• A lasting legacy--Find out how Babe Ruth changed the game of baseball for future generations--and became more than just a great baseball player.

How will Babe's determination inspire you?

Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from across history with the rest of the Story Of series, including famous figures like: Jackie Robinson, Neil Armstrong, Amelia Earhart, the Wright Brothers, and Jane Goodall.

Review Quotes

"A timeless tale about America's favorite baseball icon. Readers will relate to the struggles of making good decisions while trying to achieve a dream. The blended format of timelines and essential questions engages the reader as they follow Babe Ruth's career from poor obscurity to rich longevity in the baseball world. A must-have addition to all school libraries so that students can decipher between the myths and facts of this baseball legend." --Debbie Mauro, library media specialist

"Jenna Grodzicki's book is the best children's biography yet on Babe Ruth. It's highly informative, and the content is delivered in a very thoughtful and engaging way. We highly recommend this book to parents who are interested in educating their kids on one of America's greatest icons." --Brent Stevens (great-grandson of Babe Ruth) and Stu Dressler, managing partners of BabeRuthCentral.com

"This high-interest, informative biography is sure to engage any reader! Jenna Grodzicki masterfully incorporates a variety of nonfiction text features into this information-packed book! Teaching nonfiction is an integral component of my job as a reading specialist. Finding high-quality nonfiction texts such as The Story of Babe Ruth is key." --Jennifer Yagid, reading specialist

About the Author

JENNA GRODZICKI is the author of many fiction and nonfiction children's books, including I See Sea Food: Sea Creatures That Look Like Food and Harmony Humbolt: The Perfect Pets Queen. She spent more than 10 years as an educator, but now she's a full-time writer. To learn more, visit her at JennaGrodzicki.com.