The Young Pitcher is the story of college freshman Ken Ward who is trying to make his way into varsity baseball by throwing the killer pitch. Grey incorporates lessons of moral wisdom into this sporty didactic piece for readers young and old alike. Excerpt: "Ken Ward had not been at the big university many days before he realized the miserable lot of a freshman. At first, he was sorely puzzled. College was so different from what he had expected. At...

Take a bat, a ball, a mitt, and a warm summer day. Put them all together and you've got the great game of baseball! From the basic rules of baseball to All-Star Games, the first World Series, and the Hall of Fame, readers learn all about America's national pastime in this nonfiction title that features plenty of colorful images, timelines, charts, and informational text.

Jacob is having a hard time when he goes up to bat. Everything was so much easier when he practiced baseball in the backyard with his dad! Why can he not be as confident as his teammates? He watches how well they do when they are up to bat. He sure wishes that he were more like them. He just can not seem to shake his fear. Coach Quigley hollers for Jacob to keep his eye on the ball. His parents and little sister are watching and cheering him on...

An easy to read children's book chronicling the exciting career of Tony Gwynn. When San Diego earned a trip to the 1998 World Series, outfielder Tony Gwynn was perhaps the happiest Padre. Gwynn has been one of baseball's best hitters since arriving in the Majors, and has had many opportunities to play in other cities for more money. Barry Bloom explains why Gwynn has remained loyal to San Diego, and how that loyalty has paid off through Hall of Fame...

Little Ally Mayberry loves softball season! She's ready to remind everyone that she's one of the best players in the league. Things don't go exactly as planned, though, and Ally experiences her first slump! Join Ally and her teammates in this exciting softball season!

Albert the Great: The Albert Pujol's Story is a book that describes how Pujols moved from the Dominican Republic when he was just 15 years old and worked hard in the US to fulfill his dream of becoming one of the best players in Baseball today. Take a look at how this down-to-earth and motivated player has quickly won the respect and admiration of not only Cardinals fans, but also Baseball fans around the country.

What do fans of professional baseball want to know? They want to know which team is the best! Each year the World Series decides the champion. Read all about heroic hits and hitters from World Series games throughout history. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

As one of San Antonio's "Twin Towers," Tim Duncan earned NBA Rookie of the Year honors in 1997-98. He was also the only rookie to earn a spot on either NBA All-Star Team. As a senior at Wake Forest, Duncan won the Naismith and Wooden Awards and was the consensus National Player of the Year. He holds the Atlantic Coast Conference record for blocked shots (481), and is third in rebounds (1,570). In 1998-99 Duncan led the Spurs in scoring, rebounds and...

These fun, illustrated early chapter books feature the adventures-and misadventures-of the Pine City Porcupines, a hapless baseball farm team, and their two batboys: Chad, an avid baseball fan with a huge baseball card collection, and Dylan, who doesn't know a thing about the sport. The fictional series has a unique twist: Chad solves problems by using information from Topps cards of real figures from modern baseball history. Teddy 'Bear' Larrabee,...

If you like to dance, play sports, or just stay fit and healthy, get moving with a Little Stars book! This book covers the basics along with the beginner skills for riding BMX