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This biography traces Gehrig’s life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death . Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest. has been added to your Cart.

This biography traces Gehrig’s life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength.

David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is an American writer of 265 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam . Boston Globe Horn Book Honor for "Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man," and The Sydney Taylor AJL Award for "The Number on My Grandfather's Ar.

David Abraham Adler (born April 10, 1947) is an American writer of 265 books for children and young adults, most notably the Cam Jansen mystery series, the "Picture Book o. .series, and several acclaimed works about the Holocaust for young readers. Regina Award in 2017 and the Orthodox Jewish All Star Award also in 2017. Menucha Classroom Solutions, an imprint of Menucha Publishers has published new titles by Adler in 2018 with new titles forthcoming later in the year.

He was very successful as a baseball player.

Books in education article. Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man. This week - as shouts of Plaaaaay ball! echo across North America - is the perfect time to introduce a new picture book from David A. Adler. A "must-have" for school libraries, Adler's compelling story of a Yankee legend will appeal to all readers - boys and girls, young and old. A great tool for teaching compassion and good citizenship!

DAVID ADLER has written more than a hundred books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man .

DAVID ADLER has written more than a hundred books, including Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man and Mama Played Baseball. He lives on Long Island, New York. TERRY WIDENER is part of the award-winning, author-illustrator team behind five other sports picture books, including America's Champion Swimmer: Gertrude Ederle, a Child Magaizine Best Book of the Year; Lou Gehrig: The Luckiest Man, a San Francisco Chronicle Best Book of the Year; The Babe and I, an ABA's Pick of the List.

David A. Adler is the author of almost two hundred books for children, fiction and nonfiction. Crisply and concisely, Adler covers the many high points of Gehrig's career, at the same time giving readers a real sense of the man and his shining spirit. Gehrig's illness and eventual death from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis are handled with dignity and in a way youngsters will understand. The picture-book format gets a lift here from Widener's impressive artwork. Reminiscent of WPA art with its rounded shapes and potent energy, these pictures project a zest for life on and off the playing field.

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Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lou Gehrig : The Luckiest Man by David A.PW called this picture-book biography of the man who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees "a gracious tribute to a stalwart, modest and tirelessly optimistic man.

PW called this picture-book biography of the man who played 2,130 consecutive games for the New York Yankees "a gracious tribute to a stalwart, modest and tirelessly optimistic man. Widener's stylized acrylics vividly re-create the look and feel of major league baseball in the '20s and '30s. Ages 6-. The story of Lou Gehrig, the heroic Yankee who battled with ALS, was inspirational far beyond Yankee Stadium.

Part E Biography Adler, D. (1997). San Diego: Voyager Books. David A. Adler's narrative is simple and straight-forward, and the pictures by Terry Widener help give the book an old-time feeling. The color scheme is fairly sepia-toned

Part E Biography Adler, D. Lou Gehrig was born in New York City in 1903, the same year that the World Series was first played. The color scheme is fairly sepia-toned.

The story of Lou Gehrig, the heroic Yankee who battled with ALS, was inspirational far beyond Yankee Stadium. This biography traces Gehrig's life, from childhood through his illustrious career with the Yankees to his struggle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis and his tragic death at age thirty-seven. Expressive illustrations capture the strength, modesty, and dignity for which this remarkable man will always be remembered. Readers will feel good after reading this biography-and maybe even inspired to start measuring themselves against Gehrig's standard.