Babe Ruth was baseball's first true power hitter, a strong pitcher and smart outfielder who made some amazing game-saving catches. His love of the sport came through in his playfulness on the field and drive to win but Babe had to overcome a lot of obstacles in order to become the greatest. This comprehensive biography - with bonus photos and infographics - tells the story behind the legend.

 

 

This book is part of a book series called Great Americans in Sports .

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2015 by Little, Brown & Company .

Matt Christopher is the name young readers turn to for fast-paced, action-packed sports stories.