Baseball Heroes

Baseball Heroes is the first book in the middle grade nonfiction series Good Sports, about the inspiring life stories of major league athletes who have overcome obstacles in the course of their life and careers. Each book tells the stories of athletes who have encountered and overcome significant obstacles, and whose story exemplifies character and nerve in the face of adversity. Baseball Heroes highlights players who were among the first to break through barriers of race, ethnicity and even sex in order to play professional baseball. Subjects include Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders. This ebook includes a sample chapter of YES, SHE CAN!. Discover the true stories of the athletes who changed America’s pastime. Breaking the Color Line: Follow Jackie Robinson as he endures racist taunts and challenges to become the first African American to play in the major leagues in the 20th century. Fighting Prejudice: Discover how Hank Greenberg, one of the first Jewish superstars, battled vicious slurs and anti-Semitism with courage and home runs. Inspiring a Nation: Meet Fernando Valenzuela, the young pitcher from Mexico whose incredible talent sparked "Fernandomania" and brought millions of new Latino fans to the game. A Woman in the Game: Learn about Ila Borders, the trailblazing pitcher who shattered barriers to become the first woman to play and win in men’s professional baseball.