"Do you think about science when you play baseball? Probably not. But you use science anyway." In sports, Making the Play involves more than athletic skill—it's all possible because of physics! Linking scientific concepts such as momentum and launch angle to actions common to each sport, this new series unveils the unseen world of forces at work behind each bat, ball, or club. High-contrast design and relatable images of people at play provide a colorful backdrop to each high-interest title. An elementary introduction to the physics involved in the sport of baseball, including scientific concepts such as momentum and trajectory, and actions such as pitching and batting. Includes TOC, diagrams, glossary, book references, websites, and index. Full-color photographs throughout.

Product Description: Play ball! From the backyard to the ballpark, The Everything Kids' Baseball Book, 9th Edition captures all the action, fun, and excitement of America's favorite pastime! Sports reporter Greg Jacobs gives you all the know-how you need to bat a thousand--from learning how to keep score on a scorecard to tips on developing your fielding and hitting skills...read more

Product Description: Now anyone can be one of the "boys or girls of summer" and get a home plate view of America's favorite pastime in H is for Home Run: A Baseball Alphabet. This new offering in our line of children's alphabet books brings the game of baseball to entertaining and informative life...read more

Product Description: Introduces young readers to the exciting ways science affects baseball! Simple text, full-color photos, and a running top-ten countdown help readers grasp the science within their favorite sports.

Product Description: Introduces young readers to the exciting ways science affects baseball! Simple text, full-color photos, and a running top-ten countdown help readers grasp the science within their favorite sports.

Product Description: Prepare to take the field. You'll be swinging for the fences after learning all you need to know to play this fun all-American sport.

Product Description: Step out of the classroom and into the big leagues with this book, which explores the science, technology, engineering, and math that shapes Americas favorite pastime. Readers will see how STEM influences everything in a baseball game, from a pitchers throw to the physics of stadium seating...read more

Baseball is a game of numbers, angles, and physics. Science, technology, engineering, and math come together in the game of baseballfrom the design of the stadium to the ways a pitcher throws and a batter swings. As readers discover the science behind this popular sport, colorful photographs show important areas of STEM curricula in action at the ballpark. Informative text, graphic organizers, and sidebars help readers learn that science concepts can be seen all around them, including their next baseball practice or trip to see a Major League Baseball game.

Product Description: Kansas City Royals 101 is required reading for every Royals fan! From the legendary George Brett and 1985 "I-70 Series" to cheering on the team with Slugger, you'll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing baseball and share your passion for America's pastime! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball...read more

Product Description: Baltimore Orioles 101 is required reading for every Orioles fan! From Cal Ripkens 2,131st consecutive game to cheering on the team in Oriole Park, you will share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing baseball and share your passion for America s pastime! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball...read more

Product Description: Texas Rangers 101 is required reading for every Rangers fan! From Nolan Ryans 300th victory to cheering for the team with Rangers Captain, youll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing baseball and share your passion for Americas pastime! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball...read more

Product Description: Baltimore Orioles 101 is required reading for every Orioles fan! From Cal Ripkens 2,131st consecutive game to cheering on the team in Oriole Park, you will share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing baseball and share your passion for America s pastime! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball...read more

Product Description: New York Yankees 101 is required reading for every Yankees fan! From the great players including Loug Gehrig and Babe Ruth to the fun of watching the grounds crew dance to YMCA in Yankee Stadium, you'll share all the memories with the next generation...read more

Product Description: Texas Rangers 101 is required reading for every Rangers fan! From Nolan Ryans 300th victory to cheering for the team with Rangers Captain, youll share all the memories with the next generation. Enjoy all the traditions of your favorite team, learn the basics about playing baseball and share your passion for Americas pastime! Officially licensed by Major League Baseball...read more

Product Description: Long before Moneyball became a sensation or Nate Silver turned the knowledge he’d honed on baseball into electoral gold, John Thorn and Pete Palmer were using statistics to shake the foundations of the game. First published in 1984, The Hidden Game of Baseball ushered in the sabermetric revolution by demonstrating that we were thinking about baseball stats―and thus the game itself―all wrong...read more

Product Description: The most unusual baseball facts you’ll ever find! Behind the game lies a wealth of science, folklore, mathematics, psychology—and a very colorful past. Whether they are die-hard fans or casual spectators, readers will be captivated by this collection of fascinating, little-known facts...read more

Product Description: The study of baseball history and culture shows the national pastime to be a forum of debate where issues of sport, labor, race, character and the ethics of work and play are decided. An understanding of baseball calls for consideration of different perspectives...read more

A history of the Cincinnati Reds baseball team, including profiles of the star players, facts, and statistics.

Product Description: Batter up! Through large, full-color action photographs and simple text, Baseball introduces beginning readers to the basic rules of the game and encourages them to try playing. A labeled diagram helps readers identify the different parts of a baseball field, and a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary...read more

Product Description: Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the park—it's a physically and mentally demanding job. When you're on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher...read more