Hank Aaron - Brave in Every Way

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715! With that hit, he surpassed Babe Ruth's legendary baseball record and realized a lifelong dream.

Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank was determined to play. This is the story of how Hank Aaron became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

About the author

Peter Golenbock is a well-known writer of books about sports, espcecially baseball. He lives in Ridgefield, Connecticut.
 

Summary

On April 8, 1974, America watched as Hank Aaron stepped up to the plate and hit home run number 715! With that hit, he surpassed Babe Ruth's legendary baseball record and realized a lifelong dream.

Before blacks were allowed in the major leagues, Hank was determined to play. This is the story of how Hank Aaron became a great ballplayer and an inspiration to us all.

Additional text

"Takes the real-life tale of baseball slugger Hank Aaron and fashions it into a fable of hope, endurance, and faith."--Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Product details

• Authors: Peter Golenbock, Golenbock Peter Golenbock
• Assisted by: Paul Lee (Illustration), Lee Paul Lee (Illustration)
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Company
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 4 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2005
• EAN: 9780152052508
• ISBN: 978-0-15-205250-8
• No. of pages: 32
• Dimensions: 229 mm x 279 mm x 4 mm
• Weight: 159 g
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Miscellaneous; JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Political, JUVENILE NONFICTION: History / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Biography & Autobiography / Historical, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Girls & Women, JUVENILE NONFICTION: General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Sports & Recreation / Gymnastics, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Technology / General, JUVENILE NONFICTION: Diversity & Multicultural