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Author
Publisher
Dutton, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Posnanski writes of major moments that created legends, and of forgotten moments almost lost to time. It’s Willie Mays’s catch, Babe Ruth’s called shot, and Kirk Gibson’s limping home run; the slickest steals; the biggest bombs; and the most triumphant no-hitters. But these are also moments raw with the humanity of the game, the unheralded heroes, the mesmerizing mistakes drenched in pine tar, and every story, from the immortal to the obscure,...
3) Baseball
Author
Series
Magic tree house fact trackers volume 37
Publisher
Random House Childrens Books
Pub. Date
[2017]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Jack and Annie share facts about baseball and its history, including when it was invented and how it's played.
Publisher
Simon & Schuster
Pub. Date
c1990
Language
English
Description
An authoritative compendium of information on everything to do with America's favorite pastime includes where to buy baseball equipment, who runs baseball tours, facts on jobs in baseball, and how to try out for a major league team.
Author
Publisher
Marshall Cavendish Children
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A collection of bizarre stories from the history of baseball, including a fan who was hit by two foul balls during the same at-bat, a player who left the big leagues to wrestle alligators, a player who had six fingers on each hand, and more.
Author
Publisher
Sports Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and even smells that are deeply entrenched in our culture. But for some, the experience can be less sensory. Some, such as Ryan Spaeder and Kevin Reavy, live for baseball statistics. Stats give the game historical context and measurables for past, present, and predictive analysis.
Author
Publisher
Publications International, Ltd
Language
English
Description
This comprehensive, historical tribute to America's favorite pastime highlights baseball's compelling dramas, legendary heroes, its cultural impact throughout the years, and more. The game is chronicled decade-by-decade and includes full-color photographs, important facts on each playing season, detailed information about legendary players, important records, and more. A remarkable and informative salute to America's favorite pastime