A Crabtree Groundbreaking Biography about the celebrated baseball Hall of Famer and one of baseball's all-time greatest hitters, who shattered Babe Ruth's home-run record in one of the defining moments of his life and career. Simultaneous. From Booklist: Blazing trails in such disparate worlds as major-league baseball and high fashion, the individuals profiled in the Crabtree Groundbreakers Biographies series will interest a broad audience of young researchers. Each volume follows its subject from childhood through adult achievements, including each individual’s activities today. Hank Aaron closes with references to how Hammerin’ Hank continues to raise awareness about racial equality in major-league baseball, from the field to the front office. The titles’ drab formats, featuring merely serviceable black-and-white photos, are balanced by numerous direct quotes from the subjects and interesting sidebars on well-chosen subjects that add historical and cultural context to the biographies. A glossary, chronology, and suggestions for further reading, online and on the page, conclude each volume in this sturdy series. Grades 5-8. --Gillian Engberg "About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.