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The girl who threw butterflies

Eighth-grader Molly's ability to throw a knuckleball earns her a spot on the baseball team, which not only helps her feel connected to her recently deceased father, who loved baseball, it helps in other aspects of her life, as well.
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The story of the Texas Rangers

Provides an overview of the history of the Texas Rangers professional baseball team since its inaugural 1961 season as the Washington Senators, spotlighting the team's significant players and memorable moments.
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Dad, Jackie, and me

In Brooklyn, New York, in 1947, a boy learns about discrimination and tolerance as he and his deaf father share their enthusiasm over baseball and the Dodgers' first baseman, Jackie Robinson.
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Keeping score

During the 1950s, young Maggie struggles to will her beloved Brooklyn Dodgers to a victory in the World Series and wishes that her friend Jim, a soldier in Korea, would answer her letters.
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Toronto Blue Jays

"A simple introduction to the Toronto Blue Jays major league baseball team, including its start in 1977, its World Series triumphs, and its stars throughout the years"--Provided by publisher.".
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Batter up, SpongeBob!

Remembering happy days playing T-ball, SpongeBob is eager to join his dad's team--until he finds out they're playing real baseball.
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Dugout

the zombie steals home
"Twins Stacy and Gina Cavallaro are on rival little league teams, and when Gina accidentally unleashes a curse that wakes the dead, Stacy's misfit team gets coached by a baseball-playing zombie!"--Publisher.
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Satchel Paige

striking out Jim Crow
A graphic novel account of the career of Negro League pitcher Satchel Paige, discussing the show he put on as a popular player, as well as the respect he demanded as an African-American.
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Baseball

Introduces young readers to the sport of baseball by describing its rules, equipment, history, and more.
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The spy on third base

A third baseman is sick with anxiety about whether or not to help his team by using his knack for knowing where the batter is going to hit the ball.
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