Discusses the role of an outfielder on a baseball team, covering the special defensive skills outfielders need, and how they learn to play right, left, and center field.
Discusses the role of an infielder on a baseball team, covering the special defensive skills infielders need, and how they learn to play first, second, and third base, as well as shortstop.
"Baseball isnt easy. Every pitch is a test of wills between a pitcher and a batter, but pitching is more than just trying to throw a ball very hard. ... This book takes readers onto the pitching mound to stare down the plate, choose a pitch, and try to strike a batter out. It also takes readers through the proper way to throw a baseball and execute the defensive strategy pitchers need to field the ball and make outs if a batter makes contact with a pitch"--Amazon.com.
"Catchers have a very special job on a baseball diamond. They work directly with pitchers to make sure they throw the right pitches, and play a huge role in a teams defense. Readers will go behind the catchers mask to learn just what catchers do and how they impact a teams play on the field. From calling pitches to trying to catch runners stealing, readers will learn all about the important job catchers do on the diamond"--Amazon.com.
An examination of the Boston Marathon Bombing that discusses the marathon's history, its importance to the local community, the bombing on April 15, 2013, and other related topics.
A guide to ancient China presented in entertainment-magazine format, providing information about notable people and achievements, and including fashion tips, advice columns, and secret diary entries.
Photographs and text provide an introduction to golf, looking at clubs and clothing, golf courses, various golfing moves, scoring and rules, etiquette, and competition, and discussing the health benefits of golfing.
