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Carlos Peña

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291160

Carlos Peña es una superestrella del béisbol. Ha ganado un sinnúmero de partidos y premios, y ha sido parte del Juego de las Estrellas, ganando millones de dólares y llenando de orgullo a la República Dominicana! Conozca más sobre la travesía de Peña para alcanzar sus sueños--cuanto tuvo que esforzarse para llegar a las Ligas Menores antes de empezar a jugar con los Rangers de Texas.

Ubaldo Jiménez

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291184

Ubaldo Jiménez se ha convertido en uno de los lanzadores más conocidos del béisbol, al punto que muchos de sus seguidores creen que podría llegar a ser uno de los más grandes lanzadores de todos los tiempos. Jiménez no lleva mucho tiempo en el deporte de la pelota caliente pero ya ha tenido una sorprendente carrera. Ha participado en el Juego de las Estrellas, ha lanzado en los "playoffs," ha ganado varios premios, e incluso lanzó en un juego "no-hitter." Conozca como Jiménez llegó a ser quien es hoy, y qué rol juega su familia en sus logros. Descubra a historia de una de las superestrellas del béisbol.

Adrián Beltré

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291207

Adrián Beltré ha tenido una carrera beisbolista asombrosa. Desde sus comienzos en las Ligas Mayores en 1998, se ha convertido en uno de sus mejores jugadores. Ha ganado muchos premios, ha sido parte del Juego de las Estrellas, e incluso ganó el Premio del Home Run de Babe Ruth. Entérese que tuvo que hacer Beltré para surgir primero en las Ligas Menores. ¡Viaje con nosotros a través de su historia, desde aquel joven que jugaba béisbol en la República Dominicana hasta llegar a ser la superestrella beisbolista que es hoy!

Rafael Furcal

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291269

Rafael Furcal ha tenido una carrera sorprendente en el béisbol, habiendo ganado la Serie Mundial y participado en el Juego de las Estrellas. Ha tenido también la oportunidad de enfocarse en lo que es más importante para él--su familia--y se ha dado el gusto en darles a ellos lo que él no pudo tener cuando crecía. También Furcal ha ayudado a la gente de su pueblo en la República Dominicana. Aprenda acerca de cómo Furcal ha encontrado el éxito en las Ligas Mayores de Béisbol. Lea sobre su vida creciendo en la República Dominicana. Y entonces entienda la historia de cómo fué constante en el empeño de perseguir su sueño aún cuando las situaciones fueran adversas.

Vladimir Guerrero

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291191

Vladimir Guerrero ha tenido una gran carrera beisbolistica. Ha participado en el Juego de las Estrellas, obtenido premios, y ganado millones de dolares. Venció en el Derby de Jonrones e incluso ha estado en la cubierta de un video juego. Conozca más de la vida de Guerrero creciendo en las calles de Quisqueya, y su camino a las Ligas Menores hasta llegar a las Mayores. Descubra la historia de como un chico dominicano pasó de soñar con jugar béisbol a convertirse en uno de los mejores jugadores de las Grandes Ligas.

Rafael Furcal

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291771

Rafael Furcal has had an amazing career in baseball. He's won a World Series. He's played in the All-Star Game. Besides all that, Furcal has also been able to focus on what is most important to him. He's been able to buy his family the things they couldn't afford when he was growing up. He has helped the people of his hometown in the Dominican Republic. Learn how Furcal has found success in Major League Baseball. Read about his life growing up in the Dominican Republic. Discover the story of how Furcal kept following his dreams even when things were hard.

Nelson Cruz

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291801

Nelson Cruz has had an amazing career in baseball. He's played in the World Series. He's played in the All-Star Game. He's broken records and made millions of dollars. Cruz is the only player in baseball history to hit a walk-off grand slam in a postseason game! Learn about the long path Cruz took to reach his dream of playing baseball. Read how he went from playing in the Dominican Summer League to hitting home runs in the World Series. Discover the story of how Cruz worked hard to make his way through the minor leagues to play in the MLB.

Aramís Ramírez

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291825

Aramis Ramrez is one of the Dominican players who have made it all the way to the top. Today, he's a great third basemen with a smart and powerful batting style. His career so far has been filled with mostly successes. Read how Ramrez made it big even as the MLB's youngest player. Follow his story from the minor leagues to his latest moves.

Aramís Ramírez

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291313

Aramis Ramírez is one of the Dominican players who have made it all the way to the top. Today, he's a great third basemen with a smart and powerful batting style. His career so far has been filled with mostly successes. Read how Ramírez made it big even as the MLB's youngest player. Follow his story from the minor leagues to his latest moves.

Johan Santana

Luis Garca (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291849

Johan Santana is a baseball star from a country better known for its soccer players. But Santana really shines as one of the best pitchers in baseball. His fastballs and changeups keep fans and batters guessing. His talent has made him a fan favorite. Read about how Santana fought his way to the top--from playing ball in the neighborhood to making it in the Big Leagues. His journey to the top hasn't always been smooth, but Johan Santana has fought hard to earn his place in baseball.

José Valverde

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291320

Actualmente José Valverde es uno de los mejores lanzadores de relevo en el béisbol, con grandes logros en su carrera . . . como haber participado en el Juego de las Estrellas, recibido premios, y ganado millones de dólares. Tuvo una temporada regular perfecta en el año 2011. Sin embargo, su camino al éxito en las Grandes Ligas fue uno muy largo, habiendo tenido que trabajar muy duro para llegar a donde está hoy. Lea sobre los comienzos de Valverde en el béisbol, de como se inició en el juego gracias a su tío--el ex-lanzador de las Grandes Ligas, José Mercedes--y de su éxito en las Ligas Menores. Aprenda la historia que este beisbolista pasó de soñar de las Grandes Ligas . . . a ser uno de los mejores lanzadores del mundo.

Miguel Batista

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291788

Miguel Batista is a pitcher who can enter a game at a moment's notice. He's spent a long time on the field and knows baseball inside and out. He's also an interesting person outside of baseball. Batista spends his time reading, doing charity, and publishing poems and novels. Follow Batista as he makes his way through the game. He's had a long journey--one that isn't over yet!

Francisco Liriano

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291818

Francisco Liriano is a powerful Major League pitcher. Fans have watched him overcome injury after injury. He always comes back! His amazing stats and strong pitching arm have earned him awards, as well as millions of dollars. Ever since he was a young baseball player in the Dominican Republic, Liriano has been one of a kind. Find out more about his road to the Big Leagues--and discover what it takes to be a baseball superstar!

Bartolo Colón

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291764

Bartolo Colón is an amazing pitcher. His arm has earned him awards and millions of dollars. At the same time, he's started his own family and helped his homeland, the Dominican Republic. Colón may be a superstar, but he's never forgotten his roots, and he's always stayed true to himself. Discover how he went from living in a house without electricity . . . all the way to the Big Leagues!

Carlos Beltrán

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291887

Carlos Beltrán was a boy who wanted to be a baseball star. He worked hard in Puerto Rico to achieve his dream. Today, he's a professional baseball player with impressive accomplishments. As a batter and centerfielder, Beltrán lights up the game. Follow Beltrán's journey from amateur to minor leaguer to professional player. Beltrán has played for four different major league teams--and he has shown them all just what he can do on the field. Fans everywhere can't get enough of Carlos Beltrán!

Yadier Molina

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291870

Yadier Molina is part of a trio of brothers that are taking the baseball world by storm. Yadier, the youngest, might also be the best player. He's one of the best catchers in baseball today. During his decade with the St. Louis Cardinals, Molina has had an impressive career. Base stealers rarely have a chance when Molina is behind the plate! He can catch every ball thrown to him, and he's helped the Cardinals win game after game. Discover how Yadier Molina got so good!

José Bautista

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291740

José Bautista has only been in the Major Leagues a few years. But he's already had an amazing career in baseball. He's played in the All-Star Game, he's won awards, and he's made millions of dollars. Bautista even hit more than 50 home runs in one season! Fans love to see him knock a ball out of the park! Learn how Bautista spent years in the minor leagues before making it to the Majors. Discover the story of how Bautista never gave up on his dream of playing in the Major Leagues, even when things were tough.

Jhonny Peralta

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291757

Jhonny Peralta has had an amazing baseball career. He's played in playoff series and in the All-Star Game. He's won awards and made millions of dollars. Growing up in the Dominican Republic, Peralta dreamed of playing under stadium lights wearing an MLB uniform. Today, Peralta has lived those dreams. Read about Peralta's path from the Dominican Republic to the Major Leagues. Discover how Peralta worked hard to reach his goals while staying true to himself.

Hanley Ramírez

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291641

Hanley Ramírez has become one of baseball's biggest stars. The young player has only been in the Majors since 2005, but he's already done many things other players only dream of doing. He was named Rookie of the Year, he's played in the All-Star Game three times, he has won awards, and he's made millions playing in the Major Leagues. Read about Ramírez's journey from the Dominican Republic to the MLB. Learn how Ramírez became the player fans love to watch today!

José Valverde

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291832

Today, José Valverde is one of baseball's best relief pitchers. Valverde has pitched in the All-Star game. He's won awards and made millions of dollars. Valverde even had a perfect regular season in 2011! Valverde's path to finding success in the MLB was a long one, though. He had to work hard to make it to where he is today. Read how Valverde started playing baseball thanks to his uncle, former MLB pitcher José Mercedes. Learn about Valverde's success in the minor leagues and find out how he became one of baseball's best pitchers.

Carlos González

Adolfo Salgueiro (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291856

Carlos González is a baseball star that crosses borders. He appears in games in Venezuela and in the United States, winning fans everywhere. "Cargo," as he's known to fans, has made an impression on the baseball world. Singles, doubles, homeruns--González keeps the other team on their toes. González is still at the beginning of his career, so who knows what he'll do next. His awards are adding up, and he's sure to win more awards and honors in the future.

Francisco Cordero

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291795

Francisco Cordero--or "Coco", as his fans and teammates know him--is a top-notch pitcher. He strikes out batters with his fastballs and sliders. He's racked up a lot of saves over the years as a closing pitcher for teams like the Rangers, the Brewers, and the Reds. Although when Cordero was a child, his family struggled with poverty, Cordero now does his part to help others who are struggling. He's a Big League player with character!

Dwayne The Rock Johnson

James A. Corrick (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291061

During his career as a professional wrestler, Dwayne The Rock Johnson thrilled wrestling fans everywhere. Known as the People's Champion, the Rock was a wrestling superstar whose dynamic and colorful personality attracted attention both inside and outside the ring. His feuds with other wrestling greats resulted in some of the most talked-about matches in wrestling history. He became the first African American to hold the World Wrestling Entertainment World Championship title, one he went on to capture six more times. This book describes how Dwayne Johnson, the son and grandson of professional wrestlers, became the Rock and, in his own words, the most electrifying man in sports entertainment. It details his failed ambition to become a professional football player and how that failure led him into the family business of wrestling. Eventually, the Rock built a successful wrestling career, and ultimately became a movie star as well.

Adrián Beltré

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291719

Adrián Beltré has had an amazing career in baseball. Since starting in the Majors in 1998, he has become one of baseball's best players. He's won many awards for fielding and batting, he's played in the All-Star Game, and he even won the Babe Ruth Home Run Award. Beltré is an amazing baseball star! Find out how Beltré became the player fans know today. Discover the story of how Beltré became one of baseball's best players!

Albert Pujols

Tania Rodriguez (author)

Publisher: Mason Crest ISBN: 9781422291658

In the past ten years, Albert Pujols has become one of the brightest stars in the baseball world. He's broken records and won awards--and all the while he achieved his dreams, he held on tight to his faith and his family. He became the player he is today by working hard and always doing his best. Get a glimpse of Albert's life, from his childhood in the Dominican Republic all the way through his amazing career in Major League Baseball. Find out what it takes to be a superstar!