by Peter Golenbock (Author), Paul Lee (Illustrator)
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.Author Biography
PETER GOLENBOCK is a well-known sports journalist as well as the author of Teammates and several New York Times Book Review bestsellers. He lives in Saint Petersburg, Florida.
PAUL LEE has illustrated two previous children's books for Harcourt. He lives in Placentia, California.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.1 x 11.1 x 8.72 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: March 01, 2005
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Hank Aaron: Brave in Every Way
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 4.8
Point Value: 0.5