Mickey Catalan is no stranger to pain, emotional or physical. When a car crash sidelines Mickey just before softball season, she has to find a way to hold on to her spot as the catcher for a team expected to make a historic tournament run. Behind the plate is the only place she's ever felt comfortable, and the painkillers she's been prescribed can help her get there. The pills do more than take away pain; they make her feel good. With a new circle...

On the court, on the field, on the course, or in the gym, female athletes are getting it done. And with Girls' SportsZone, you can too! This one-of-a-kind series takes a look at the stars who rule their sports today and the skills they've mastered on the way. With informative chapters that help readers better understand the skills of each sport, tips for improving those skills, a sport-specific diagram, a glossary, additional resources, and more,...

Introduces readers to the development of women's softball, as well as the sport's star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.

Let's play softball! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Softball introduces beginning readers to basic rules of the sport and encourages them to participate. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the parts of a softball field, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Softball also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, and an index. Softball is part of Jump!'s I Love Sports series....

"Softball is exciting to watch, but it's even more fun to play! Kids can take the field by learning the rules of the sport, the equipment and skills needed to play, and the importance of good sportsmanship. A simple activity helps kids strengthen a basic softball skill"--

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to softball. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--

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?

After a near-fatal car accident, twelve-year-old Ryder's mother needs an operation they cannot afford and while a new friend tries to raise funds, Ryder travels with a grouchy, disabled neighbor, from Yankee Stadium to Turner Field seeking the major league baseball player who might be Ryder's father.

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

Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?"-- From the Publisher.