A history of baseball's World Series, begun in 1903, which reminisces about players and game highlights.

Before 1918, the Boston Red Sox were unstoppable. They won World Series after World Series, thanks in part to their charismatic pitcher-slugger Babe Ruth. But some people on the Red Sox felt the Babe was more trouble than he was worth, and he was traded away to one of the worst teams in baseball, the New York Yankees. From then on, the Yankees became a golden team. And the Red Sox? For over 80 years, they just couldn’t win another World Series....

The game of 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. In this book you will discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled in their seats!

"Learn all about Major League Baseball. Discover fascinating facts, from record-breaking stars to winning teams and important positions."--

"Did you know that historians now believe that baseball developed from a game called rounders that children in England played in the 1700s? Many fun facts about baseball are included in this informative book, covering everything from the rules of the game to the history of the major leagues. Readers will be inspired to use their newfound knowledge to get out and play, whether by joining an organization such as Little League or by striking up a casual...

"Through narrative nonfiction text, readers learn about the World Series through the eyes of some of the most famous players, managers, fans, and officials in baseball history. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a fast-fact section, fact-filled captions and callouts, a glossary, sources for further research, an introduction to the author, and a listing of source notes."--Publisher's website.

Covers a number of baseball subjects, including: the history of baseball; favorite American and National League teams; the best players in the game today; all-time records and statistics; developing your baseball skills; keeping score during a ballgame. Also includes trivia and puzzles.

Filled with up-to-date information, photographs, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discover in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures.

Batter up! The pressure is high. Two of major-league baseball's best teams are facing off in the World Series! Young readers will love learning about World Series records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.