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Who Was Babe Ruth?

by Joan Holub

Babe Ruth’s path to baseball

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Babe Ruth’s path to baseball

Joan Holub’s biography traces Babe Ruth from his childhood in a poor Baltimore family to his rise as a celebrated baseball player. The account highlights the reform school where he discovered his talent for the sport and follows his early years toward fame at nineteen. Alongside Ruth’s reputation for a powerful swing, the description points to a more complicated portrait: a boy who was difficult to manage, sometimes out of shape, and known for his generous heart. Black-and-white illustrations accompany this sports biography, framing Ruth’s story through both his baseball achievements and the personal details that shaped his public image.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Young readers interested in baseball history and sports biographies
  • Readers exploring the life of a major figure in American baseball

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Baseball and athletic talentChildhood and personal developmentFame and public image

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Book overview

Just in time for baseball season!

Babe Ruth came from a poor Baltimore family and, as a kid, he was a handful. It was at a reform school that Babe discovered his talent for baseball, and by the age of nineteen, he was on his way to becoming a sports legend. Babe was often out of shape and even more often out on the town, but he had a big heart and an even bigger swing! Kids will learn all about the Home Run King in this rags-to- riches sports biography. With black-and-white illustrations throughout, a true sports legend is brought to life.
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