Hit a Grand Slam

Hit a Grand Slam
ISBN-10
0878339973
ISBN-13
9780878339976
Category
Juvenile Fiction / People & Places / United States / Hispanic & Latino
Pages
40
Language
English
Published
1998
Publisher
Taylor Publishing Company
Authors
Alex Rodriguez, Greg Brown

Description

Seattle Mariner Alex Rodriguez is one of the most popular players in major league baseball. Now, in his first book for children, Rodriguez tells his story--from his childhood in a single-parent household to his triumphant rookie season in 1996--and his secrets to success. Color illustrations and photos.

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