baseball

"In 1947, Larry Doby signed with the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first Black player in the American leagues. He endured terrible racism, both from fans and his fellow teammates. Despite this, he became a unifying force on and off the field, and went on to become a seven-time All Star. Illustrated with Cannaday Chapman's bold, stylized illustrations, this exceptional biography tells the story of an unsung hero who not only opened doors for those behind him, but set amazing records during his Hall of Fame career. More significantly, it examines the long fight to overcome racism in sports and our culture at large, a fight that is far from over"--Provided by the publisher.

"Lenny can't get enough of baseball. He loves to play. And he loves to pore over his Big Book of Baseball Facts. He wants to be in the big leagues someday, and, he figures, the more he knows, the better his chances. The only thing is, though he tries to keep his eye on the ball as it heads his way during a game, it somehow ends up by his feet. 'You just need to practice,' his dad tells him. So they practice. And practice. Lenny doesn't give up. And it pays off. Lenny makes a game-changing catch! Now he's proven he can be great some of the time. Which, according to the facts, makes him just like the greatest Hall of Famers, right?"--From the publisher's web site.

"The samll town of Westlock measures itself in balls and strikes. Twenty-five years ago, the double-A team was the town's pride and joy, and Mo's dad was the star player. Now Mo and his teammates have a chance to relive the glory. The provlems is that Mo's team isn't very good. In fact, they lose every game they play. As a big tournamentapproaches, the pressure on the team mount's It's up to Mo and his teammates to convince the town that winning isn't everything and to let them play the game their own way"--Back cover.

"Explore the powerful records set in baseball, including who set them and if they might ever be broken"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the history and evolution of baseball rules.

"Derek's season is not off to a good start, with his good friends on a different team and his father unable to coach, and having a girl on his team only complicates things more"--Provided by publisher.

"As Derek and his team tackle playoffs, everyone deals with the pressure in different ways. And practice gets intense! One of Derek's teammates, Avery, starts being especially hard on herself. She isn't even enjoying the game anymore. Can Derek and the rest of the team pull her out of her funk?"--Provided by publisher.

Danny, who is tall and skinny but has a talent for pitching a fastball, cannot seem to fit in at school in San Diego, where his Mexican and white heritage causes people to judge him before he even speaks.

"Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball"--Back cover.

Eleven-year-old knuckleball pitcher Vivy Cohen, who has autism, becomes pen pals with her favorite Major League baseball player after writing a letter to him as an assignment for her social skills class.