Home Run: The Story of Babe Ruth - Couverture souple

Burleigh, Robert

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0152045996 ISBN 13 : 9780152045999

Editeur : HMH Books for Young Readers, 2003

Synopsis

Home Run The man who made the game of baseball, George Herman Ruth, wasn't always the Babe. Once he was a boy playing ball on a dirt lot. Burleigh and Winner have created a stunning portrait of a legend--and of baseball's glory days. Full color. Full description

A propos du livre

Revue de presse :

"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

Biographie de l'auteur :

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.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: HMH Books for Young Readers
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0152045996
• ISBN 13: 9780152045999
• Reliure: Broché
• Numéro d'édition: 1
• Nombre de pages: 32
• Illustrateur: Wimmer Mike