"Baseball is a sport enjoyed by all ages. Through engaging, accessible text, young readers learn the basics of this major-league game."--

Josh's life has just fallen apart. His father will no longer be coaching the travel baseball team and is moving to Florida, forcing his mom and little sister to move into a small apartment on the wrong side of town. To make matters worse, the new coach of the travel team is an unforgiving drill sergeant. But then Benji tells Josh of a home-run derby in which the winner gets a brand-new house. All Josh has to do to qualify is hit twenty home runs during...

Learn more about baseball's top stars and what it takes to be the best of the best. The title features historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, and a glossary. Publishing

Kids love reading about and playing basketball! This simple title will introduce young readers to the basic rules of the game and what gear is needed to play. Diagrams of the court or field and photos of both professional and kid athletes make these titles extra fun. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division of ABDO. Written by native Spanish speakers--and immersion...

"In this picture book Lucy and her friends learn the basics of baseball, including catching, hitting and fielding, then try their new skills in a real game."--

"In this picture book Lucy and her friends learn the basics of baseball, including catching, hitting and fielding, then try their new skills in a real game"--

Lucy joue à se lancer la balle avec sa famille au parc lorsqu'elle est invitée à se joindre à l'équipe de baseball de ses amis. Al, leur sympathique entraîneur, leur enseigne les rudiments du jeu offensif et du jeu défensif. Ensemble, ils s'exercent à attraper la balle, à la frapper avec un bâton et à jouer au champ, puis ils participent à une vraie partie. Lucy doit surmonter sa peur d'être frappée par une balle. Encouragée par Al,...

Isabella Clemente plays second base on Peabody's softball team. The team has won two championships in a row! But, this season the team is faltering. When Isabella lashes out at her teammates, Coach Dawson points out that it is easy to be a good sport on a winning team. Can Isabella support her team when its season will be a losing one? What does she truly value?

Pitcher Tony Andia uses the strong arm and tenacity that makes him Peabody's star quarterback to excel on the baseball field. But when, he thinks an opposing player has disrespected him, he loses his cool...and the game! Was Tony right about the dis? Or, were cultural differences in play?