Brown, Jordan.

Summary: Did you know that every time you watch a baseball game, you are watching some great examples of physics in action? Why exactly does the amount of spin on a pitch determine how far a ball can be hit? And what's the scientific reason that using pine tar on the bat makes it easier to grip? Learn all about the science behind America's favorite pastime in this fact-fil led Level 3 Ready-to-Read!

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015

Copies Available at Kingsley

1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BRO

Yomtov, Nelson

Summary: First developed in the United States in the mid-1800s, baseball is today played by tens of millions of people around the world. Readers will learn about the different positions on a baseball team, the way a baseball field is arranged, and the rules of the game. They will also learn about baseball history and meet some of its most legendary players.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017

Copies Available at East Bay

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 YOM

Helget, Nicole Lea

Summary: Baseball is much more than game-winning hits, double plays, and grand slams. It's a spectacular spectacle where baseball, science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics happen to meet.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019

Copies Available at Woodmere

1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 HEL

Ventura, Marne

Summary: This title examines the STEM concepts that make baseball so engaging. From the physics of pitching and batting to the technology of Doppler radar, chapters bring STEM concepts to life. The title also features sidebars on STEM in action, a glossary, and further resources.

Format: text

Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018

Copies Available at Woodmere

2 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 VEN