Pub Date: January 1, 2026
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2025012043
Lexile Code: 0630
Features: Bibliography, Glossary, Illustrated, Index
Target Age Group: 08 to 11
Physical Info: 0.30" H x 9.10" L x 7.20" W ( 0.55 lbs) 32 pages
BISAC Categories:
Juvenile Nonfiction | Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island | Biography and Autobiography | Cultural and Regional | Sports and Recreation | Baseball and Softball
Series: Indigenous Biographies
Description: This fascinating book introduces readers to the life, work, and legacy of baseball star Charles Albert Bender. The book also includes an "Topic Spotlight" special feature, several "Did You Know" facts, a table of contents, quiz questions, a glossary, additional resources, and an index.
Brief description: Dr. Katrina M. Phillips (Red Cliff Ojibwe) is a writer, researcher, and history professor. She's written several children's books about Native histories and cultures, including Indigenous Peoples' Day and I Am on Indigenous Land. She and her husband live in Minnesota with their two sons and their goofy dog.
Review Quotes: "The author is Indigenous herself, and the heavier topics included, such as treaty rights and boarding schools, are treated with great respect and broken down in a way that young readers can understand. . . . Illustrating Indigenous excellence while also addressing hardships in an age-relevant way, this series is an excellent choice for school and public libraries." --School Library Journal