Kris Bryant: Baseball Superstar

by Tyler Omoth

Overview

Kris Bryant is no stranger to baseball achievements. A star slugger at the University of San Diego, he worked hard for his chance at the big leagues. Once he got there, the third baseman went on to earn the National League Rookie of the Year and Most Valuable Player awards. Learn about Kris' path to stardom and the major highlights of his bright MLB career.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543525069
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	08/01/2018
Series:	Superstars of Sports
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Age Range:	9 - 15 Years

About the Author

Tyler Omoth has written books on baseball, basketball, and football for young readers. He has also written articles for the Minnesota Twins Gameday program. He's been an avid sports fan since childhood. Tyler lives in Burnsville, Minnesota, with his wife, Mary. They enjoy going to sporting events whenever they can. Their favorite teams are the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Dolphins.

Table of Contents

Making of a Star 4

College Ball 12

Welcome to the Pros 16

Career Highlights 24

Timeline 30

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 32

Index 32

Interviews

Sports fans love seeing their favorite stars make amazing plays. Give young readers the play-by-play of both rising pro stars and the legends, including Dak Prescott, Lebron James, Connor McDavid, and Kris Bryant. The stars’ early lives, their path to the pros, and their biggest pro moments are all covered.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2018
Gr 2–4—An exciting look at four star athletes and their careers in hockey, football, baseball, and basketball. Attention-grabbing introductions to each player's life, combined with action-packed, full-page photographs and short chapters, will hook readers. The volumes follow a similar format, covering subjects' early lives, their contributions to their sport, and their path to professional athletics. Although the language and structure are ideal for kids who may need extra reading support, transitions between sections may be a bit challenging for some, as fast facts, vocabulary and definitions, and quotations are interspersed, sometimes awkwardly, throughout the books. Still, young readers who are passionate about sports will benefit from inspirational, captivating content and vocabulary development. VERDICT Informative and thrilling sports titles, fun for beginning and reluctant readers.

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