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Nacido para jugar al béisbol

Nacido para jugar al béisbol - Hardcover

by Kathleen Contreras
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Availability:In StockContributor:Kathleen Contreras, Christian PaniaguaTheme:Ethnic Orientation/Hispanic & LatinoAudience:Ages 9-12Publish date:4/5/2024Pages:38
Languages:SpanishPublisher:Espejo PressISBN-13:9798988954132UPC:9798988954132Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, Hispanic & LatinoBook Topic:Sports & Recreation, Baseball & SoftballSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.422Product ID:SC2AZBF7JW

Conozca a Fernando Valenzuela, un joven lanzador mexicano que deslumbró a los Dodgers de Los Ángeles y a los estadios de béisbol de todo el país con un ardiente lanzamiento zurdo de curva, provocando el estrellato de la Fernandomanía y atrayendo a miles de fieles seguidores. La actuación de Fernando impulsó el béisbol como deporte global, dando la bienvenida a jugadores de México, Corea, Japón y el Caribe.


Un libro para todos los amantes del béisbol, con un amplio atractivo para todos los aficionados al deporte. Una historia de inmigrante a ciudadano estadounidense, jugando a ambos lados de la frontera entre Estados Unidos y México. Disponible en inglés y español.


Espejo Press is thrilled to bring to children this first biography on the amazing career of L.A. Dodger legend, Fernando Valenzuela. Young readers meet Fernando, a teenage pitcher from Mexico, and follow his trajectory to stardom, creating a fan frenzy known as Fernandomania. This captivating biography highlights the amazing baseball career and historical significance of Fernandomania during the 1980's. With its engaging narrative and action-oriented illustrations, "Born to Play Béisbol: The Magical Career of Fernando Valenzuela, promises to be a both inspiring and historical account of Fernando's magical career with the L.A. Dodgers. The book is the first biography for children on the amazing career of L.A. Dodger legend, Fernando Valenzuela.


A children's book for every baseball lover, with a wide appeal to all sports fans. A tale of immigrant to U.S. citizen, playing on both sides of the U.S./Mexico border. Both English and Spanish versions available.

Languages:SpanishPublisher:Espejo PressISBN-13:9798988954132UPC:9798988954132Book Category:Juvenile NonfictionBook Subcategory:Biography & Autobiography, Sports & Recreation, Hispanic & LatinoBook Topic:Sports & Recreation, Baseball & SoftballSize:11.00 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.422Product ID:SC2AZBF7JW
Contreras, Kathleen: - Dr. Kathleen Contreras is the author of five bilingual children's books (English and Spanish). She is a bilingual educator with experience teaching in public elementary bilingual classrooms as well as teaching at the university level both in public and private universities in California in the area of bilingual teacher preparation.Paniagua, Christian: - Christian Paniagua is a freelance Illustrator based out of Queens, New York. Works on children's books and commissions focusing on the multicultural genre. His resume as a freelance illustrator and graphic design artist encompasses a career of 25 years. Christian's art flows from his urban roots, love for animation, comics and educational background. His whimsical approach and ability to blend movement, colors and emotions into artwork allow him the freedom to diversify his designs.
Publisher: Espejo Press

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Kathleen Contreras, Christian Paniagua

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Kathleen Contreras

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