01774cam a2200277 i 4500 2826152135 TxAuBib 20260729120000.0 250516s2023||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9798890950017 TxAuBib rda Johnson, Mike, author. Inspirational baseball stories for young readers : 12 unbelievable true tales to inspire and amaze young baseball lovers / Mike Johnson. Baseball stories. [United States] : Curious Press, [2023] 128 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Learning to tie shoes and pitch a no-hitter -- Ichiro Suzuki bridges Japanese and American baseball -- The Boston Red Sox reverse the curse -- The Miami Marlins and the Covid-19 baseball season -- The search for the shot heard 'round the world -- Derek Jeter, Rookie captain, the face of baseball -- Roberto Clemente's impact on and off the field -- Baseball helps America get back on its feet after September 11 -- Ted Williams, the Splendid Splinter, fights two wars and bats .406 -- The road to Adam Greenberg's first "true: major league at bat -- Pete Gray triumphs over tragedy -- Jackie Robinson changes baseball and America. "Baseball's history is full of inspiring people and stories. Whether you're a player or a fan, the lessons in this book will help you thrive on the diamond and off it"--Back cover. 20260729. Baseball History Juvenile literature. Athletes Biography Juvenile literature. Sports Biography Juvenile literature.