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The World Series (Sports Championships)
Par Shane Frederick. 2020
A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases. Swing and a miss!…
Young baseball fans will enjoy reading all about the daring pitches, hits, and plays of the World Series. Readers can easily follow the leveled text as they learn more about the history, stars, and moments of the ultimate baseball championship.Mamie on the Mound: A Woman in Baseball's Negro Leagues
Par Leah Henderson. 2020
Mamie "Peanut" Johnson had one dream: to play professional baseball. She was a talented player, but she wasn't welcome in…
the segregated All-American Girls Pro Baseball League due to the color of her skin. However, a greater opportunity came her way in 1953 when Johnson signed to play ball for the Negro Leagues' Indianapolis Clowns, becoming the first female pitcher to play on a men's professional team. During the three years she pitched for the Clowns, her record was an impressive 33-8. But more importantly, she broke ground for other female athletes and for women everywhere.When the stakes are high, some players seize the moment and make themselves legends. From pitching heroics in Game 7…
of the World Series to pennant-clinching home runs, some of baseball's greatest moments are chronicled in vivid fashion here. You've got a front-row seat to the action.Baseball Fun (Sports Fun)
Par Tyler Omoth. 2021
Baseball is fun watch, but even more fun to play! Kids can get in the game by learning about the…
rules of the sport, the equipment needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. Then they can practice a key baseball skill to have even more fun on the diamond.Softball Fun (Sports Fun)
Par Cari Meister. 2021
Softball is exciting to watch, but it’s even more fun to play! Kids can take the field by learning the…
rules of the sport, the equipment and skills needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. A simple activity helps kids strengthen a basic softball skill.Ty Cobb: BAD BOY OF BASEBALL
Par S. A. Kramer. 1995
Why does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of…
Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can't throw a ball without Newton's Law of Motion, and you can't calculate a player's stats without math. And every type of sports equipment -- a helmet, cleats, shoulder or knee pads -- were designed with the latest engineering and technology. The Secret Science of Sports breaks down normally difficult STEM concepts like forces of motion, gravity, algebra, and even neuroscience, in a language kids can -- and will want to -- understand. Divided into sections like chemistry, biology, physics, technology, and more, this handy guide uses examples from sports like soccer, baseball, softball, football, hockey, lacrosse, tennis, and others to explain important STEM concepts for kids ages 8 to 12. They'll learn how to use math to calculate a batter's average, why a tennis racket is shaped the way it is, how biology affects athletic performance, the aerodynamics behind competitive swimsuits, and much more. With dozens of original, captivating illustrations to engage young readers, kids will have fun while learning about key STEM ideas that will prepare them for years of schooling to come.Great Moments in Baseball History
Par Matt Christopher. 1996
Capturing the suspense and play-by-play action of nine major league plays and the personalities of the athletes that made them,…
a fan's treasury includes Willie May's 1954 World Series catch and Jim Abbott's no-hitter.The Closer: Young Readers Edition
Par Wayne Coffey, Sue Corbett, Mariano Rivera. 2014
Mariano Rivera never dreamed of becoming a professional athlete. He didn't grow up collecting baseball cards, playing Little League, or…
cheering on his home team at the World Series. He had never heard of Babe Ruth, Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, or Mickey Mantle.One day, that all changed.From a childhood playing pickup games in Panama to an epic career with the New York Yankees, Mariano's rise to greatness has been anything but ordinary. He's the guy on the mound who doesn't hear the crowd, just the sound of the ump calling, Strike! The teammate you can rely on, even when the bases are loaded in the bottom of the ninth. Whether you know him as Mo or as the Sandman, Mariano is The Closer, and this is his story.Full of tips for young athletes and tales from the Yankee clubhouse, The Closer: Young Readers Edition is an inspiring story of perseverance, sportsmanship, and dedication that have defined the life of a baseball legend.Lou Gehrig: Iron Horse of Baseball
Par James Buckley Jr.. 2010
A streak of 2,130 consecutive games played. Several World Series wins--including a four-game sweep. An American League single-season batting record…
that still stands. And that's only a few of Lou Gehrig's many achievements Though illness sapped his strength, it never killed his spirit. Written by one of America's leading sportswriters, this biography of baseball's "Iron Horse" will inspire and touch kids as it reveals: - Gehrig's childhood gymnastic workouts at a special German gym called a turnverein - How his incredible batting ability turned his high school team into a sensation - His lifelong struggle with shyness - The "Great Home Run Derby" with Babe Ruth--perhaps baseball's most astonishing competition ever - The tragic ailment that ended his career--and lifeYou Never Heard of Sandy Koufax?!
Par Jonah Winter. 2009
In this striking picture book biography, an old-timer tells us what made Sandy Koufax so amazing. We learn that the…
beginning of his career with the Brooklyn Dodgers was rocky, that he was shy with his teammates, and experienced discrimination as one of the only Jews in the game. We hear that he actually quit, only to return the next season-- different-- firing one rocket after another over the plate. We watch him refuse to play in the 1965 World Series because it is a Jewish high holy day. And we see him in pain because of an overused left arm, eventually retiring at the peak of his career. Finally, we are told that people are still "scratchin' their heads over Sandy," who remains a modest hero and a mystery to this day. Accompanied by sidebars filled with statistics, here's a book sure to delight budding baseball fans.Book of Baseball Stuff
Par Ron Martirano. 2009
This book hits a grand slam right out of the park No diehard devotee of the diamond will be…
able to resist this completely out-of-the ordinary look at the sport It s rich in anecdotes about team superstitions from the black cat that haunted the Cubs to the Curse of the Bambino the antics of the superstars and other stuff that comes out of left field Think today s umpires have a temper Wait till you read about the 19th century New Jersey ump who pulled out a gun and shoved it in the face of a player who came at him with a bat Or about the time three Brooklyn Dodger runners found themselves at third base togetherChristian Yelich: Baseball MVP (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
Par Matt Chandler. 2022
Outfielder Christian Yelich joined Little League when he was four and never stopped playing. From traveling teams when he was…
young to being drafted as a professional player, baseball was a priority for Yelich. He was named the National League’s MVP in 2018. Read on to find out more about Yelich’s amazing baseball career.Fernando Tatis Jr.: Big-Time Hitter (Sports Illustrated Kids Stars of Sports)
Par Matt Chandler. 2022
Baseball runs in the family for Fernando Tatis Jr. Both his father and grandfather played professional baseball. Tatis signed his…
first professional baseball contract when he was just 16 years old! He made his major league debut a few years later and broke an age record that same day. Learn more about this Dominican shortstop superstar!Baseball GOATs: The Greatest Athletes of All Time (Sports Illustrated Kids: GOATs)
Par Bruce Berglund. 2022
How do you pick baseball’s GOATs? Is Sandy Koufax the greatest pitcher to take the mound? Is Ted Williams the…
greatest pure hitter the game has seen? It comes down to stats, history, and hunches. Read more about some of the legends of baseball and see if you agree that they’re the greatest of all time.This update to The Everything Kids&’ Baseball Book contains new information from the 2020 and 2021 seasons, refreshed bios for…
your favorite players, and an expanded look at women&’s baseball and softball for any and all baseball fans!The Everything Kids&’ Baseball Book, 12th Edition is a great way to introduce young fans to all the fun, action, and excitement of America&’s favorite pastime. Featuring dozens of puzzle and games, this new edition has up-to-date stats for all your favorite players and teams. This book also introduces new baseball fans to the best stars playing today, teaches the rules and history of the game, and gives tips and tools to develop a new player&’s skills. From their first t-ball game to the World Series, this book is sure to be a grand slam for kids and parents alike!¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente? (¿Quién fue?)
Par James Buckley, Who Hq. 2014
La trayectoria relámpago de Roberto Clemente, que pasó de ser un adolescente con talento a un deportista legendario, es una…
historia para los libros de récords. Descubra cómo un joven de Puerto Rico se convirtió en un MVP, un Todos Estrellas y el primer latinoamericano en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol. Roberto Clemente's whirlwind journey from talented teen to legendary sportsman is one for the record books. Learn how a young boy from Puerto Rico became an MVP, All-Star, and the first Latin American in the Baseball Hall of Fame in this Spanish edition of the WHO HQ series.Roberto Clemente, el menor de siete hermanos en Puerto Rico, tenía talento para el béisbol. Su increíble habilidad pronto lo llevó a las Grandes Ligas, donde pasó 18 temporadas jugando en el jardín derecho de los Piratas de Pittsburgh. ¿Quién fue Roberto Clemente? cuenta la historia de este extraordinario deportista: 12 veces Todos Estrella, MVP de la Serie Mundial y primer latinoamericano incluido en el Salón de la Fama del Béisbol. Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a 12 time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.Who Is Derek Jeter?
Par Gail Herman, Andrew Thomson. 2015
When Derek Jeter was eight years old, he announced that he was going to play baseball for the New York…
Yankees. Jeter earned the attention of major league scouts in high school and was drafted to the New York Yankees in 1992. Named Rookie of the Year, he helped the Yankees win the World Series five times, and became team captain in 2003. With his good looks, easygoing personality, and sense of humor, Derek has always been a fan favorite. Retiring from baseball in 2014, Derek Jeter leaves behind a legacy.Baseball: A Big Day for Baseball
Par Carlo Molinari, Mary Osborne, Natalie Boyce. 2016
Track the facts about baseball—with Jack and Annie! When Jack and Annie came back from their adventure in Magic Tree…
House #29: A Big Day for Baseball, they had lots of questions. When was baseball invented? What are the rules? Who was Jackie Robinson? Who are some other baseball greats? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts about America’s national pastime. Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use the Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet Common Core text pairing needs. Have more fun with Jack and Annie on the Magic Tree House website at MagicTreeHouse.com!Roberto Clemente (Superstars of Baseball)
Par Tania Rodriguez. 2013
Not many baseball players are as legendary as Roberto Clemente. He broke color barriers. He gave back to his community.…
And through it all, he played great baseball. During his career with the Pittsburgh Pirates, he did some amazing things. Sadly, Clemente's life was cut short by a plane crash. Today, however, his memory lives on. Fans everywhere still think of the player from Puerto Rico as an inspiration to us all.