baseball

"Provides a brief history of the Anglo-American Baseball League and armed forces baseball played in England, France and the United States during the Great War."--Provided by publisher.

Looks at how baseball manager John McGraw turned his team, the New York Giants, into a World Series winning group of baseball players in 1911.

Ben Manson learns about Ricky Henderson when he gets thrown out at home plate and knows he must become faster on the base paths.

Looks at significant records in baseball.

Gopher Gopherman does his best to make his baseball team proud during a championship game.

Offers brief biographical sketches of more than 1,500 players, managers, owners, front office executives, journalists, and fans who influenced the early history of baseball.

Baseball has long been considered America's pastime. In the 1980s and 1990s, it helped popularize fantasy sports. Players draft hitters and pitchers, hoping to earn enough points to win the season. Quick Guide to Fantasy Baseball provides an overview on how to get involved in the game, from the draft through the championship.

"Engaging images accompany information about baseball records. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--Provided by publisher.

A weight training guide for athletes that play baseball and softball that presents year-round programs that will help them increase speed and stamina and prevent injuries.