Presents the history of the Braves, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers.

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....

Before Chipper Jones became an eight-time All-Star who amassed Hall of Fame-worthy statistics during his nineteen-year career with the Atlanta Braves, he was a country boy from small-town Pierson, Florida, who played baseball in the backyard with his dad and dreamed of the major leagues. With his trademark candor and astonishing recall, Jones tells the story of his rise to the MLB ranks and what it took to stay with one organization his entire career....

"Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League Baseball's Atlanta Braves, this photo-laden narrative underscores significant players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments that will stand out in young sports fans' minds"-- Provided by publisher.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966.

A team history of the Atlanta Braves, from their start in Boston through their championship seasons in the 1990s, focusing on notable players and important front office figures.

Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that moved from Milwaukee to Atlanta in 1966. (SPORTS SECTION)

Discusses the history, formation, development, and popularity of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, including a look at individual players who have had an impact on the success of the team.

"Elementary-level text and engaging sports photos highlight the Atlanta Braves' MLB World Series wins and losses, plus sensational players associated with the professional baseball team such as Freddie Freeman" -- Provided by publisher.