The Story of Babe Ruth
Discover the life of Babe Ruth―an inspiring story about making it to the top for kids ages 6 to 9 years.
George Herman Ruth Jr., more commonly known as Babe Ruth, was one of the greatest American baseball players of all time. Before he was a sports hero, Babe was a poor kid who loved playing baseball but often got into trouble. His life changed when he went away to boarding school and he was discovered by the minor leagues. The rest is history! Explore how Babe went from being a young boy growing up in Baltimore to a record-breaking baseball player and sports hero with this biography for kids.
Independent reading―This Babe Ruth biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Babe's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Find out how Babe Ruth changed the game of baseball for future generations―and became more than just a great baseball player.
How will Babe's determination inspire you?
About the Story of Biographies Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg(2020)
- 2.The Story of Frida Kahlo(2020)
- 3.The Story of Abraham Lincoln(2020)
- 4.The Story of George Washington(2020)
- 5.The Story of Harriet Tubman(2020)
- 6.The Story of Alexander Hamilton(2020)
- 7.The Story of Jane Goodall(2020)
- 8.The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.(2020)
- 9.The Story of Albert Einstein(2020)
- 10.The Story of Barack Obama(2020)
- 11.The Story of the Wright Brothers(2020)
- 12.The Story of Neil Armstrong(2020)
- 13.The Story of Marie Curie(2020)
- 14.The Story of Helen Keller(2020)
- 15.The Story of Amelia Earhart(2020)
- 16.The Story of Malala Yousafzai(2020)
- 17.The Story of Simone Biles(2020)
- 18.The Story of Fred Rogers:(2020)
- 19.The Story of Benjamin Franklin(2020)
- 20.The Story of Gandhi(2020)
- 21.The Story of Thomas Jefferson(2020)
- 22.The Story of Jim Henson(2021)
- 23.The Story of John Lewis(2021)
- 24.The Story of Leonardo da Vinci(2021)
- 25.The Story of Anne Frank(2021)
- 26.The Story of Jackie Robinson(2021)
- 27.The Story of Michelle Obama(2021)
- 28.The Story of Joe Biden(2021)
- 29.The Story of Stan Lee(2021)
- 30.The Story of Nelson Mandela(2021)
- 31.The Story of Kamala Harris(2021)
- 32.The Story of Ruby Bridges(2021)
- 33.The Story of Princess Diana(2021)
- 34.The Story of Babe Ruth(2021)
- 35.The Story of Eliza Hamilton(2021)
- 36.The Story of Misty Copeland(2021)
- 37.The Story of Katherine Johnson(2021)
- 38.The Story of Ella Fitzgerald(2021)
- 39.The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda(2022)
- 40.The Story of Walt Disney(2022)
- 41.The Story of Selena Quintanilla(2022)
- 42.The Story of Henry Ford(2022)
- 43.The Story of Pablo Picasso(2022)
- 44.The Story of Maya Angelou(2023)
- 45.The Story of Sojourner Truth(2023)
- 46.The Story of Audrey Hepburn(2024)
- 47.The Story of Serena Williams(2024)
- 48.The Story of Taylor Swift(2024)
- 49.The Story of Betty White(2024)
- 50.The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer(2025)
- 51.The Story of Caitlin Clark(2025)
Reading age: 6+ years
Inspiring biographies for young readers aged 6-9 years!
This highly-rated series was designed and curated especially for younger readers. Discover activists, artists, athletes, and more from all across history with the The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Albert Einstein, Anne Frank, Ruby Bridges, Amelia Earhart, and Frida Kahlo.
All the books in this series promote:
Independent reading―The biographies in this series are broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of each featured person, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
Knowledge of lasting legacies―Find out how these celebrated individuals made the world a better place for future generations, including you!