Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth - Brossura

Burleigh, Robert

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0152045996 ISBN 13: 9780152045999

Casa editrice: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, 2003

Riassunto

Featuring reproductions of vintage baseball cards that capture the highlights of the Babe's career, a portrait of George Herman Ruth, Jr., brings to life the man and his times through dramatic, full-color illustrations and a spare, brisk text. Reprint. 25,000 first printing

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Recensione:

"A superlative tribute, and most definitely a grand slam for this talented duo."--Publishers Weekly (starred review)

"This lyrical picture-book account is a success. . . . Burleigh brings the Babe to life through the moment of one at bat."--School Library Journal (starred review)

"This beautiful book . . . will have baseball fans of many ages cheering for Babe Ruth all over again. A wonderful selection to share across generations."--Booklist

L'autore:

ROBERT BURLEIGH is the author of many award-winning children's books, including Flight: The Journey of Charles Lindbergh, also illustrated by Mike Wimmer, and Hoops, illustrated by Stephen T. Johnson. He lives in Chicago, Illinois.

MIKE WIMMER is the illustrator of several books for young readers, including, Will Rogers: An American Legend by Oklahoma Governor Frank Keating. He lives in Norman, Oklahoma.

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• Editore: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Data di pubblicazione: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0152045996
• ISBN 13: 9780152045999
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 32
• Disegnatore: Wimmer Mike