Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!

I Read! You Read! books are designed for shared reading between a young reader and an adult. Have you ever wanted to be a pitcher? Learn about this position and what it takes to be the best. Are you ready to be a great pitcher on the baseball field?

This title explores everything a young reader would want to know about baseball, from home run sluggers to World Series heroes. The title also features informative sidebars, a glossary, and further resources. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing Company. Glossary of key words Informative sidebars Reviewed Table of contents Young sports fans and athletes love to immerse themselves in everything there is to know about their favorite sports. Total...

Travel south to watch the Atlanta Braves take on Major League Baseball's best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Braves expert! Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions, a diagram of the home field, a section on basic gear, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index, and information about the author....

A simple but fact-packed overview of the Boston Red Sox baseball team, covering their origins, their home field, famous players and managers, and well-known plays throughout the team's history. The crack of the bat...the cheers of the crowd as the batter rounds the bases.... From the first pitch to the last out, nothing beats baseball for pure sports enjoyment! Kids love this sport--and they'll love reading about it in this colorful, photo-packed...

Visit the home of the Liberty Bell to watch the Philadelphia Phillies take on Major League Baseball's best. Meet the top players, read stories of past and present, and check out all the key stats. Root, root, root for the home team as you become a Phillies expert! Additional features include a table of contents, informative captions, a diagram of the home field, a section on basic gear, a phonetic glossary, sources for further research, an index,...

Updated for 2020. Learn basic baseball skills and techniques at the catcher position and meet famous catchers.

Learn about the world of Formula One and how science is helping the sport. You'll read about racecars, tires, racetracks, and driver safety, and get a better understanding of how Formula One is improving with science and technology. Also includes a page for caregivers and teachers that suggests guiding questions to help aid in reading comprehension. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

The World Series has decided the champion of Major League Baseball since 1903! 30 teams swing it out each year for a chance to take home the Commissioner's Trophy and become the champion of America's favorite pastime. Students will read about big hits, repeat champions, and much more in this exciting title.

This title introduces fans to the best underdog stories in baseball history, covering the highlights and characters involved in their greatest moments. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO. Glossary of key words Table of contents Everybody loves an underdog. Stories of athletes...