Book details

  • Genre:children's nonfiction
  • Sub-genre:Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball
  • Age Range (years):4 - 12
  • Language:English
  • Pages:24
  • Hardcover ISBN:9798317809966

What a Ballplayer Does

Everyday heroes from the game I love

By Zoe Xanthos

Overview

The magic of baseball is not from the home runs or the strikeouts, but from the character it builds. This book tells 10 inspirational stories of ballplayers that demonstrated character and sportsmanship both on and off the field. From Roberto Clemente to Little League players, anybody can be an everyday hero.
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Description

The magic of baseball is not from the home runs or the strikeouts, but from the character it builds. This book tells 10 inspirational stories of ballplayers that demonstrated character and sportsmanship both on and off the field. From Roberto Clemente to Little League players, anybody can be an everyday hero.
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About The Author

Zoe Xanthos is a softball player and student from Southern California. She wrote "What a Ballplayer Does" as a part of her Girl Scout Gold Award project, with the goal of promoting better sportsmanship and teamwork in youth sports. This is her first book, and she hopes to inspire young athletes to play with respect and kindness. All proceeds from this book will go towards charity.
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