Books with title The World of Baseball

Bats are some of the most intriguing-and ecologically important-animals on earth. In this handsomely illustrated guide, you will learn about:- The natural history and evolution of bats- Important identifying features- Habitats, migration patterns, and common mating practices- The status of various endangered bat speciesPerfect for both experienced and novice bat watchers, Bats of the World is an invaluable resource for understanding the significance of bats in our world.

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 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.

Students will look at Americas 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.

The bees were originally wasps that abandoned predatory activity to go on to supply pollen, honey and collaborate in caring for the young. These wasps were able to ingest nectar and collect pollen, currently they play a crucial role for humanity since a third of food depends on the pollination of fruits, nuts and vegetables by bees; they became the great caretakers of nature to such an extent that if they disappeared from the face of the earth in a short time we would have on our planet a major environmental catastrophe. This book takes you by the hand through the wonderful world of bees in a quick, enjoyable and fun way, it is a simple and practical work for children, adolescents and adults.