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 they eat at Japanese baseball stadiums, how a gold rush...

Batter up! A complete history of baseball for kids Who invented baseball? How long has it been around? Who was the Great Bambino? Baseball for Kids answers all those burning questions and more as kids (ages 5-7) weave their way through the history of America's national sport through fun facts, stories, and legends. Your child will journey back to the beginnings of the game from the invention of the strikeout and foul ball to the integration of African-American...

"Readers will learn how to hit, field, and many other baseball skills"--Provided by publisher.

Go deep in the heart of Texas to watch the Texas Rangers 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 Rangers 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...

Provides an introduction to the game of baseball, covering the rules of the game, how the field is laid out and taken care of, and the responsibilities of each player.

"Describes the science behind the sport of baseball, including offense, defense, stadiums, and individual players who have mastered the sport"--Provided by publisher.

Follows a multicultural group of boys and girls through their team's baseball practice.

"Describes the science behind hitting a home run, including pitch types, different bats, and force"--Provided by publisher.

Brief profiles of such hard-hitting players as Ty Cobb, Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Hank Aaron, and Miguel Cabrera.