Devereaux presents rare, colorful baseball cards that celebrate the first decades of the great American sport. Selected from the Library of Congress's Benjamin K. Edward Collection, these cards bring to life an era of American history that saw the game explode in popularity as the sport spread to nearly every corner of the country. In showing a history of sports cards, Devereaux shows the ways the cards have shaped and influenced U.S. culture. --...

The record-breaking All-Star draws on stories from his remarkable career and the life of his legendary father to outline lessons in how to achieve true success through consistency, loyalty and fair play. --Publisher

Grandpa Bruno the Bear tells his two cubby-bear grandchildren about patiently waiting for his beloved Chicago Cubs to win a World Series. The Cubs "never gave up" he told them, and he taught the cubby bears that they shouldn't give up either! Plus Chicago's renowned baseball historian George Castle educates the reader about the Cubs' all-time dates, names, achievements and quotes.

It’s springtime, and everyone’s at the ballpark! Join a team of exuberant seven-year-olds on and off the field as they get their uniforms; practice throwing, catching, and batting; learn to work as a team; and even play in a game. These good sports demonstrate that anyone who plays is a winner and they will have readers of all ages cheering!

"Major League Baseball teams knock 162 games out of the park every season, but nobody needs to play that many games to enjoy rounding the bases. From sandlot games to local leagues, kids can build a team with their friends. How are softball and baseball different? What kind of gear is needed to start playing? From home runs to foul balls, we'll explore bats and bases and show readers how to get into the 'national pastime.' This book explores all aspects...

"Noted baseball writer Russell A. Carleton looks at the factors which have shaped the changes in baseball over the last two decades and how those influences -- and a host of new and unforeseen elements -- will shape baseball going forward." -- "Watching a game of baseball today means witnessing phenomena that would have been novel, if not completely unheard of, not so long ago. Starting pitchers sling 100 mile-per-hour heat for just four or five...

Discusses collecting baseball cards and gives prices for complete card sets and individual cards since 1887.

"This fully illustrated history tells the story of women's first "league of their own, " the All-American Girl's Professional Baseball League (1943-1954), as told through the engaging voices of the people who knew it best: the players! Author Anika Orrock has collected a range of funny, charming, wince-worthy and heart-warming vignettes as told by the players themselves from their various experiences playing in the AAGBPL, from the very first tryouts...

"Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball--from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on America's favorite pastime"--Provided by the publisher.

While practicing for their next baseball game, thirteen-year-old friends Rabi, Miguel, and Joe discover that the nefarious activities of the Delbe, Iowa, meatpacking plant have caused cows to turn into zombies.