Singleton, Chris
Summary: "It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Australia to Italy, a diverse melting pot of countries and cultures have embraced the ole ballgame. In Baseball Around the World, you'll take a multicultural world tour to meet the nations and players who have pushed baseball to international popularity--with a twist, of course. Find out what...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Bushel & Peck Books 2022
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Summary: "Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball-from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on America's favorite...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press, a Capstone imprint 2023
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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!
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Publisher / Publication Date: Simon Spotlight 2015
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1 available in Beginning Readers - Transitional Reader (Blue), Call number: JBR BLUE BROGitlin, Marty
Summary: "This title tells the story of Major League Baseball, from its beginnings more than a century ago to its status today as the home of America's pastime. Readers will learn about the league's greatest stars, coaches, and dynasties, as well as the most iconic ballparks and sport-rocking scandals. Features include infographics, a glossary, websites, source notes, and an index."--Amazon.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Essential Library, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2021
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.397 GITRogers, Amy B.
Summary: Looks at the different positions in baseball, describing how they work together to help the team win.
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Publisher / Publication Date: PowerKids Press 2023
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Summary: Describes the kinds of things that major league baseball players do, such as catching balls and hitting home runs, and discusses the training needed to become a baseball player.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Picture Window Books 2010
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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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Press 2017
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 YOMBorden, Louise.
Summary: Don't wait for Opening Day to start your baseball season! Crack open "Baseball Is..." and revel in the fun of this all-American game! Perfect for the stats-counting superfan and the brand-new little leaguer, "Baseball Is... "captures the spirit of this cherished pastime, honoring its legendary past, and eagerly anticipating the future of the sport that is "stitched into our history."
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2014
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: JE Fiction Borden 2014Bugler, Beth
Summary: Explains baseball concepts to young readers, including common baseball terms such as strikes, outs, steals, foul balls, home runs and more.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Liberty Street, an imprint of Time Inc. Books 2016
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Summary: Each page includes two photos related to baseball. Using poetic clues, readers try to spy the changes made from the original photo on the left to the altered photo on the right.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Sleeping Bear Press 2011
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: E HERIsadora, Rachel.
Summary: Uses the story of Nick and his teammates' championship baseball game to provide an introduction to aspects of the game of baseball including equipment, player positions, and rules.
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Publisher / Publication Date: G.P. Putnam's Sons 2001
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1 available in Juvenile Easy, Call number: JE FICTION IsadoraHelget, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2019
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Summary: Filled with fascinating baseball facts and lore, B is for baseball is an alphabet book about America's favorite pastime. Chock full of incredible vintage photographs from the world-renowned American Baseball Hall of Fame.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Chronicle Books 2009
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 MCGThomas, Keltie
Summary: An illustrated guide to the workings of baseball looks at key players, presents the history and rules of the game, gives an overview of the physics of pitching and hitting, and introduces the equipment used.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Maple Tree Press 2007
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 796.357 THOBodden, Valerie.
Summary: "An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of baseball, including scientific concepts such as momentum and trajectory, and actions such as pitching and batting"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 2016
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Summary: Introduces and examines the different aspects of baseball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2013
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Summary: Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dorling Kindersley Pub. 2000
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1 available in J Non Fic Series, Call number: J 796.357 KELVentura, 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.
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Publisher / Publication Date: SportsZone, an imprint of Abdo Publishing 2018