baseball

After Tyler sprains his ankle, he does not want to participate in the spirit activities at school.

"As America's pastime since the mid-1800s, baseball offers the sights, sounds, and even smells that are deeply entrenched in our culture. But for some, the experience can be less sensory . . . Stats give the game historical context and measurables for past, present, and predictive analysis . . . newly updated, helps tell unique baseball stories, showcasing extraordinary stats and facts in baseball history, through the 2018 season"--Publisher.

Provides brief, chronologically arranged profiles of one hundred baseball players who helped shape sports history.

"Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League Baseball's Boston Red Sox, this photo-laden narrative underscores significant players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments that will stand out in young sports fans' minds"--.

Lazarus Weathers, a high school senior from the wrong side of the tracks, seeks to protect his half-brother while pitching his way out of poverty, one strike at a time.

An award-winning sportswriter presents this ultimate baseball resource that tells the story of the game through the extraordinary lives of its 100 greatest players by retracing their origins, illuminating their characters and placing their accomplishments in the context of baseball's past and present.

"Derek is about to turn 13, and as the school year comes to an end and summer baseball season is about to begin, Derek knows that if he does his best both on and off the field, the future will look bright next year in 8th grade, and it'll be a grand slam!"--Provided by publisher.

A narrative poem about a celebrated baseball player who strikes out at the crucial moment of a game.

"Baseball boasts some of the . . . best athletes. Learn how the top outfielders carried their teams to victory. Then make your own list of the greatest outfielders in MLB history!"--Provided by publisher.

Frank Ryder is a star pitcher with undeniable talent, but he's haunted by guilt over a tragic accident in his past that he just can't let go. To go forward in life and in his career, Frank is forced to confront his past and return to his hometown to visit all those affected by the tragedy in order to find peace.