paige, satchel

"A biography of Jackie Robinson, with profiles of two prominent individuals, who are associated through the influences they had on one another, the successes they achieved, or the goals they worked toward. Includes recommended readings and web sites"--Provided by publisher.

Twelve-year-old Nick loves baseball so after a year in the hospital fighting polio and with a brace on one leg, Nick takes a job with the team for which his father is catcher and gets to see the great pitcher, Satchel Paige, play during the 1935 season. Includes historical notes.

An exploration of the personal and professional life of Satchel Paige that discusses his childhood, family life, success in the Negro Leagues, spending habits, romantic relationships, and more.

Max and Marty Mitchell befriend members of a barnstorming baseball team that are stranded in Indian River, and when their new friends are wrongly accused of theft, Max and Marty do their best to prove the police wrong.

With his ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Joe takes Flip with him to find out whether Satchel Paige really was the fastest pitcher ever.

Examines the life of the legendary baseball player, who was the first African-American to pitch in a Major League World Series.

The Yankees test a young prospect named Joe DiMaggio against the best pitcher around--the great Satchel Paige.

A graphic novel account of the career of Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige, discussing the show he put on as a popular player, as well as the respect he demanded as an African-American.

With his ability to travel through time using vintage baseball cards, Joe takes Flip with him to find out whether Satchel Paige really was the fastest pitcher ever.

Colorful illustrations and simple text tell the story of the life and baseball career of legendary pitcher Satchel Paige from his time with the Negro Leagues to his years with the American League.