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  • The Love of Baseball

    Publications International Ltd., Paul Adomites

    Hardcover (Publications International, Ltd., April 1, 2007)
    The Love of Baseball takes readers on a stroll through baseball history, with unforgettable stories and historic photos that bring baseball to life. In this chunky hardcover volume, today s baseball superstars and record-breakers share space with yesterday s heroes. Fascinating stories, as well as entertaining quotes, help readers get to know the greatest players of all time. Readers can see Babe Ruth s famous called shot, capture the excitement of Barry Bonds s 73rd home run, revisit Randy Johnson s amazing career, and relive classic World Series games.Each chapter of The Love of Baseball opens with an insightful quote about the game. Features include profiles of baseball s greatest players, ballparks, and broadcasters; interesting facts and statistics; memorable game moments; and much more. Handsome black-and-white and color photos illustrate baseball s story. A must for any baseball fan, The Love of Baseball unfolds the sport s rich and colorful history. Chapters include: Busting Fences and Chasing Flies: The 1998 home run race, Don Larsen s perfect game, Mickey Mantle s mammoth home run. Cracks of the Bat, Plays at the Plate, and Fun in the Field: Luis Aparicio s baseline-burning speed, Roger Clemens s pitching feats, baseball s best bunters. Rounding the Bases: Profiles of Shoeless Joe Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Johnny Bench, and the greatest teams ever. Wild Pitches and Out-of-the-Park Dingers: Tom Seaver s Rookie of the Year season, Roger Maris s then-record 61 homers. Grand Slams and Grandstanding: Yogi Berra s unique language, Reggie Jackson s Mr. October heroics. Bringing It Home: The Boston Red Sox reverse the curse, Bill Mazeroski s home run that ended the 1960 World Series.

  • The Science of the Brain

    Richard Spilsbury, Louise Spilsbury

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Aug. 15, 2017)
    Explores the human brain using simple flowcharts to break down difficult concepts into accessible chunks.
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  • The Story of Baseball,

    John M. Rosenburg

    Hardcover (Random House Childrens Books, June 1, 1973)
    Traces the history, ups and downs, and outstanding moments of baseball from its beginnings as a unique American sport to the present.

  • The Science of a Fastball

    Tamra B. Orr

    Paperback (Cherry Lake Pub, Aug. 1, 2015)
    This book discusses the science behind various elements of baseball, particularly a fastball. The chapters examine case studies of famous sports moments, explain how the athletes perform these actions, and document the history of how scientists, doctors, and coaches have been working to make these sports safer. Sidebars include thought-provoking trivia. Questions in the backmatter ask for text-dependent analysis. A timeline provides history, key developments, and advancements associated with the sport.
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  • The Game of Baseball

    Samuel Epstein

    Hardcover (Garrard Pub Co, June 1, 1965)
    Traces the historical development of baseball and tells about most of the remarkable games and series

  • The Story of Baseball

    Anastasia Suen

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Nov. 1, 2002)
    Baseball has been America’s favorite pastime for more than 15 years! In this book, children will be introduced to this fascinating game and its long history.
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  • The Story of Baseball

    John M. ROSENBURG

    Hardcover (Random House, March 15, 1969)
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  • The Story of Baseball

    Lawrence S. Ritter, Ted Williams

    Library Binding (Econo-Clad Books, April 24, 1999)
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  • The Math of Baseball

    Ian F Mahaney

    Library Binding (Powerkids Pr, Aug. 15, 2011)
    Students will look at America’s pastime in a whole new light after reading this informative and interesting book. Baseball is a math-intensive sport, and readers will uncover the secret math codes behind batting averages, ERAs, and more. Young people will also get the chance to try out the concepts as they figure out real math problems related to baseball.
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  • The story of baseball

    Lawrence S Ritter

    Hardcover (W. Morrow, Aug. 16, 1983)
    Traces the history of baseball, which was first played in a form resembling the modern game in Hoboken, New Jersey, in 1846, and first played by professional players in 1869.

  • The Science of Sky

    Jonathan Bocknek

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Discusses various aspects of the sky, including the sun, clouds, the moon and planets, and its changing nature, and includes related activities.
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  • The Story of Baseball

    John M. Rosenburg, Illustrated Photographs

    Hardcover (Random House, March 15, 1975)
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