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Author
Pub. Date
2010
Language
English
Formats
Description
Drawing on interviews with friends and family, as well as teammates and opponents, "New York Times"-bestselling author Leavy delivers the definitive account of one of the biggest talents and most tragic figures ever to play baseball--Mickey Mantle.
2) Play ball!
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2013
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Pete the Cat is ready to play baseball! Pete's team, the Rocks, is playing the Rolls. But when the game doesn't go Pete's way, what will Pete do?"--From the publisher
Author
Series
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Formats
Description
Determined to play in the Little League World Series, twelve-year-old Josh struggles to concentrate on his game and be the team's leader while also trying to cope with his parents' impending divorce.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.2 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
When her school is shut down due to an asbestos problem, all-star pitcher Gabby Garcia is sent to an upscale private school that already has a star pitcher, and to make matters worse, she has trouble making friends and finding her place.
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Formats
Description
"We are in a historic era for the home run. The 2017 season saw the most homers ever, with 2016 and 2018 close behind, a shift that has transformed the way the game is played. In Swing Kings, Wall Street Journal national baseball writer Jared Diamond reveals that the secret behind this unprecedented shift isn't steroids or the stitching of the baseballs, it's the most elemental explanation of all: the swing. In this lively narrative romp, he tracks...
Author
Series
Publisher
Lerner Publishing Group
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge became a fan favorite in his rookie season with the team. This title's reader-friendly text, critical thinking questions, and bright design will attract young baseball fans.
11) Cincinnati Reds
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
A history of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, including profiles of the star players, facts, and statistics.
12) Colorado Rockies
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
c2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Traces the history of the Colorado Rockies, highlights significant games and players, and includes photographs, a time line, statistics, quotes, anecdotes, and a glossary.
13) Chicago Cubs
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Co
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents a history of the Chicago Cubs, profiling legends and star players of today, and details team facts and statistics.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
Description
Twelve-year-old Casey lives with his father and grandfather at their family-run umpire school, and as he deals with middle school and his mother's unwelcome return, he stumbles on a sensational story that has him questioning his dream of becoming a journalist.
Author
Pub. Date
2012
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG+ - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 15
Language
English
Formats
Description
A one-handed pitcher who became one of the select few to pitch a no-hitter in Major League Baseball explains how he rose above his disability to excel at the sport he loved in high school, college, and adulthood.
17) Seattle Mariners
Author
Series
Publisher
ABDO Pub. Company
Pub. Date
©2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Presents the history of the Mariners, covering the beginnings of the franchise, the greatest and lowest moments of the team, and the best players and managers.