Moving to Hillcrest, Ohio, when his adoptive father accepts a temporary job, twelve-year-old Jeremiah, a heart transplant recipient, has sixty days to find a baseball team to coach.
based on the true story of friendship between a boy and a baseball legend
Robinson, Sharon
2016
Eight-year-old Steve Satlow is thrilled when Jackie Robinson moves into his Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn in 1948, although many of his neighbors are not, and when Steve actually meets his hero he is even more excited--and worried that a misunderstanding over a Christmas tree could damage his new friendship.
Malcolm is used to being the star first-baseman of his middle school team, but this year he has serious competition from a former benchwarmer, so he finds himself stuck in the outfield--and having to learn to put the team first.
"This photo-illustrated book for early readers introduces the basics of baseball and encourages kids to try it. Includes labeled diagram of baseball field and photo glossary"--Provided by publisher.
Presents six of baseball's top players and the skill at which each one excels. Includes color photographs, historical sidebars, how-to fact boxes, tips and drills, a glossary, and a list of addition resources.
An introduction to the St. Louis Cardinals National League baseball team that discusses its history, opponents, stadium, major wins and losses, fans, and players.
