Children’s / Teenage general interest: Ball games and sports: Baseball and Softball
Levine Querido Lupe Wong Won't Dance
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£11.69
Aladdin Paperbacks The Spin
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£15.29
North Star Editions She's Got Game: Women in Softball
Book SynopsisIntroduces readers to the development of women’s softball, as well as the sport’s star players from past to present. Colorful spreads, fascinating sidebars, and athlete bios make this a thrilling read for young sports fans.Trade Review"Highly recommended for every library." – School Library journal, Series Made Simple
£9.89
Scholastic US Kristy and the Walking Disaster the BabySitters
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£6.64
Aladdin Paperbacks The Grip
Book SynopsisIn this first book in the semi-autobiographical middle grade series from MLB pitcher Marcus Stroman, a young baseball player learns that perfect games only come with a lot of practice and some strikeouts.Young Marcus Stroman is determined to make it to the highest playing level he can, despite every coach telling him he's not tall enough to become a ?real? pitcher. He'll show them...with some struggling and a whole lot of learning. It's easy to forget that for every professional sports player there was a kid just learning that sport, dealing with nerves during try-outs, dropping the ball when all their teammates are counting on them, and learning how to stay friends with someone who doesn't make the team. These hard lessons are universal whether in the majors or on a school playing field, and so are teamwork, competition, and believing in yourself.
£8.54
North Star Editions Genius Kid's Guide to Pro Baseball
Book SynopsisLegendary players and teams have been putting on a show for Major League Baseball fans for more than a century. Before stars like Mike Trout and Jacob deGrom dominated the diamond, fans were cheering on Babe Ruth’s historic home runs or the unhittable pitching of Bob Gibson and Pedro Martinez. This guide covers them all, taking readers into the superstar players, the dominant dynasties, and the thrilling games that have made MLB into the exciting league it is today. Accessible chapters detail the history of the league and each team, including its history and key players. Stand-alone bios introduce baseball’s all-time great players. Combined with action-packed photos, some of the sport's most essential stats and records, and plenty of trivia, this book has everything readers want to know about their favorite MLB athletes and teams—plus plenty of info they can use to impress their friends. This all-encompassing resource is a must-have for any young reader who wants to be a GENIUS KID!Trade Review"Fans of America’s favorite pastime will instantly be drawn to this book... [A] great gift for middle grade readers that love the game of baseball." —Children's Literature
£17.09
Running Press,U.S. The Secret Science of Sports
Book SynopsisWhy does a football spiral? How do some athletes jump so high? The answer is science! The Secret Science of Sports helps kids better understand concepts of science, technology, engineering, and math through the sports they love to play and watch. Every sport -- from baseball to basketball, to football and soccer, to wrestling, tennis, and lacrosse -- involves a bit of science, technology, engineering, and math. You can''t throw a ball without Newton''s Law of Motion, and you can''t calculate a player''s stats without math. And every type of sports equipment -- a helmet, cleats, shoulder or knee pads -- were designed with the latest engineering and technology.The Secret Science of Sports breaks down normally difficult STEM concepts like forces of motion, gravity, algebra, and even neuroscience, in a language kids can -- and will want to -- understand. Divided into sections like chemistry, biology, physics, technology, and more, this handy guide us
£12.34
North Star Editions Get in the Game: Double Trouble
Book SynopsisIsabella Clemente plays second base on Peabody’s softball team. The team has won two championships in a row! But this season the team is faltering. When Isabella lashes out at her teammates, Coach Dawson points out that it is easy to be a good sport on a winning team. Can Isabella support her team when its season will be a losing one? What does she truly value? Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards.
£9.89
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Abner Me
Book SynopsisCannons are blasting! Bullets are flying! Wounded soldiers are everywhere!Stosh has time-traveled to 1863, right into the middle of the Civil War. In possibly his most exciting and definitely his most dangerous trip yet, Stosh has decided to answer the question for all time: did Abner Doubleday, a Civil War general, really invent the game of baseball?It''s all here: big laughs, dramatic action, fast baseball games in the middle of a battlefield. You''ll be blown away by this sixth amazing baseball card adventure!
£9.91
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The Super Sluggers
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£7.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc Flat Stanley at Bat
Book SynopsisFlat Stanley, the beloved character created by Jeff Brown, is back in this I Can Read book about baseball! When Stanley plays center field for his baseball team, he is a flat-out great player! None of the other players can float to catch the highest hits, or earn walks from the fastest pitchers. But when the fairness of his flatness is questioned by the other team, Stanley has to step up to bat to prove himself. Flat Stanley at Bat is a Level 2 I Can Read book, geared toward kids who can read on their own but still need a little help.
£14.44
HarperCollins Flat Stanley at Bat
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£6.59
HarperCollins Publishers Inc The United States V. Jackie Robinson
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£16.14
HarperCollins Thats What Friends Do
Book SynopsisA heartfelt and powerful debut novel for fans of Erin Entrada Kelly and John David Anderson, That’s What Friends Do is a book for anyone learning how to have the hard conversations about feelings, boundaries, and what it means to be a true friend. Samantha Goldstein and David Fisher have been friends ever since they met on their town’s Little League baseball team. But when a new kid named Luke starts hanging out with them, what was a comfortable pair becomes an awkward trio.Luke’s comments make Sammie feel uncomfortable—but all David sees is how easily Luke flirts with Sammie, and so David decides to finally make a move on the friend he’s always had a crush on.Soon things go all wrong and too far, and Sammie and David are both left feeling hurt, confused, and unsure of themselves, without anyone to talk to about what happened.As rumors start flying around the school, David must try to make things right (if he can) and Sammie must learn to speak up about what’s been done to her.A Bank Street Children''s Best Book of the YearAn Indie Next List PickTrade Review“A dazzling debut, That’s What Friends Do is a gorgeous, heartbreaking, and deeply felt tribute to the power of friendship.” — Paul Griffin, author of When Friendship Followed Me Home “Barnhart artfully weaves two viewpoints together, offering a frank portrayal of middle school struggles and the ever-changing nature of friendship.” — Dee Romito, author of The BFF Bucket List "The book opens the doors to honest and truthful experiences of damage as a result of gender stereotypes that painfully impact both girls and boys." — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “A careful introduction to consent and sexual harassment for a middle-grade audience... A worthy, timely, ambitious debut.” — Kirkus Reviews "Readers who are beginning to navigate more complicated emotions and personal boundaries will appreciate this story which deftly handles sensitive topics like inappropriate touching and body autonomy." — School Library Journal "Fans of Barbara Dee, Ali Benjamin, and Lynda Mullaly Hunt will find this discussion of shattered friendships, toxic masculinity and bullying to be a riveting read." — Young Adult Books Central "Told in dual perspectives, this important book will generate conversations about rape culture, consent, and positive relationships." — A Mighty Girl
£9.59
HarperCollins Baseball Card Adventures 12Book Box Set
Book SynopsisWith more than 2 million copies sold, the Baseball Card Adventures series from New York Times bestselling author Dan Gutman hits it out of the park! Now all twelve books are together in one complete collection, the perfect gift for middle grade baseball fans.Twelve-year-old Joe “Stosh” Stoshack loves baseball and knows almost everything about the sport. But there are some things you just have to see with your own eyes. So when Stosh discovers he has the power to travel through time using a baseball card as his time machine, he sets off to meet some of the greatest baseball players of all time.From Babe Ruth’s “called shot” in the 1932 World Series to Shoeless Joe Jackson’s role in the Black Sox Scandal, Stosh goes on a series of dangerous missions to solve baseball’s biggest mysteries, right wrongs, and even save lives.With black-and-white photographs and stats throughout
£76.70
Penguin USA Heat
Book SynopsisThe #1 Bestseller! Michael Arroyo has a pitching arm that throws serious heat along with aspirations of leading his team all the way to the Little League World Series. But his firepower is nothing compared to the heat Michael faces in his day-to-day life. Newly orphaned after his father led the family’s escape from Cuba, Michael’s only family is his seventeen-yearold brother Carlos. If Social Services hears of their situation, they will be separated in the foster-care system—or worse, sent back to Cuba. Together, the boys carry on alone, dodging bills and anyone who asks too many questions. But then someone wonders how a twelve-year-old boy could possibly throw with as much power as Michael Arroyo throws. With no way to prove his age, no birth certificate, and no parent to fight for his cause, Michael’s secret world is blown wide open, and he discovers that family can come from the most unexpected sources. Perfect for any Little Leaguer wi
£8.54
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 6 The Wrigley Riddle
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£8.33
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 7 The San Francisco Splash
Book SynopsisTime for a seventh-inning stretch! The San Francisco Splash is book #7 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark! Splash! A hit soars over the walls of the San Francisco ballpark on the bay and drops into the water. But then Mike and Kate hear another, much larger splash nearby . . . and this time it's not a baseball. It's a man overboard! And when he's pulled from the water, the old-time ballplayer discovers his World Series ring is gone! Is it at the bottom of the bay? Or was it somehow stolen by a long-ago rival? The San Francisco Splash includes several pages of Dugout Notes, fun facts about San Francisco's recently built ballpark.Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein's fans.
£6.64
Random House Children's Books Ballpark Mysteries 8 The Missing Marlin
Book SynopsisIt's the eighth inning! The Missing Marlin is book #8 in our early chapter book mystery series, where each book is set in a different American ballpark!Mike and Kate are in Miami visiting Kate's Uncle Oliver—and the Miami Marlins ballpark, of course! Uncle Oliver is in charge of keeping the new fish tanks at the ballpark fully stocked, but strange things keep happening. Kate swears she saw an endangered sea turtle in one of the tanks. Then some of Uncle Oliver's rare fish go missing, including his favorite, Marlin. Something fishy is going on in Miami!The Missing Marlin includes several pages of Dugout Notes, fun facts about Miami's recently built ballpark with its homerun statue, fish tanks, and swimming pool.Cross Ron Roy's A to Z Mystery series with Matt Christopher's sports books and you get the Ballpark Mysteries: fun, puzzling whodunits aimed at the younger brothers and sisters of John Feinstein fans.
£8.09
Little, Brown & Company Miracle Plate
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£8.25
Little, Brown & Company The Fox Steals Home
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£13.49
Little, Brown & Company The Year Mom Won the Pennant
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£13.49
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 1 The Fenway Foulup
Book SynopsisTrade Review"Folding information about Fenway Park and its colorful history into the tale, Kelly also artfully slips in simple red herrings along with real clues to the thief’s identity and the bat’s whereabouts that sharper readers may pick up before the young detectives do...Leading off a formulaic series that will take Mike and Kate to baseball parks around the major leagues, this book should draw baseball fans as well as budding whodunit aficionados." - Booklist"A new series for emerging chapter-book readers combines the allure of baseball parks with the challenge of solving a mystery...Historical details about Fenway Park, including the secret code found on the manual scoreboard, a look at Wally the mascot and a peek into the gift shop, will keep the young baseball fan reading." - Kirkus Reviews"Kelly throws in plenty of behind-the-scenes Fenway Park trivia (both in the story and in an appendix) and keeps the story moving at a quick pace, which should easily hold baseball-lovers' attention." - Publisher's Weekly"...should score with the series chapter-book gang, particularly kids who enjoy the blend of fiction and information that keeps the Magic Tree House thriving. There are a couple of sly misdirections to please beginner mystery readers, some Fenway-specific trivia to intrigue nonfiction readers, and the promise of the entire gamut of major-league baseball stadiums yet to visit for those continuing with the series. A scattering of black-and-white pictures and appended “Dugout Notes” extend the fun." - The Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books"...Any 6- 9 year old baseball fan would step to the plate and devour this book like a box of Crackerjacks! Kelly intersperses the perfect mix of sports action, crime-solving and facts about Fenway Park." - Examiner.com
£6.79
Random House Children's Books Ballpark Mysteries 4 The Astro Outlaw
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£6.64
Random House Children's Books Ballpark Mysteries 3 The L.A. Dodger
£6.64
Penguin Putnam Inc Out of Left Field 3 Gordon Family Saga
Book SynopsisA story about the fight for equal rights in America's favorite arena: the baseball field!Every boy in the neighborhood knows Katy Gordon is their best pitcher, even though she's a girl. But when she tries out for Little League, it's a whole different story. Girls are not eligible, period. It is a boy's game and always has been. It's not fair, and Katy's going to fight back. Inspired by what she's learning about civil rights in school, she sets out to prove that she's not the only girl who plays baseball. With the help of friendly librarians and some tenacious research skills, Katy discovers the forgotten history of female ball players. Why does no one know about them? Where are they now? And how can one ten-year-old change people’s minds about what girls can do? Set in 1957—the world of Sputnik and Leave It to Beaver, saddle shoes and Heartbreak Hotel—Out of Left Field is both a detailed picture of a fascinati
£9.49
Penguin USA The Missing Baseball The Zach Zoe Mysteries
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£6.64
Penguin Young Readers Group Who Is Derek Jeter Who Was
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£6.97
Penguin USA Strike Zone
Book SynopsisA timely and heartfelt follow-up to #1 New York Times bestseller Heat, about a young baseball prodigy and his immigrant family living in today's America.Twelve-year-old star Little League pitcher Nick Garcia has a dream. Several in fact. He dreams he'll win this season's MVP and the chance to throw out the first pitch at Yankee Stadium. He dreams he'll meet his hero, Yankee's pitcher Michael Arroyo. He dreams they'll find a cure for Lupus so he sister won't have to suffer. But mostly, he dreams one day his family can stop living in fear of the government. For one kid, it's almost too much to bear. Luckily, Nick has his two best friends Ben and Diego to keep him balanced. But when Nick notices a mysterious man lurking on his street corner, he senses a threat. Suddenly, his worst fears are realized, and just when it seems there's no one they can trust, an unexpected hero emerges and changes everything.Praise for Strike Zone:*Lupi
£9.49
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries Super Special 3
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£7.59
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries Super Special 4 The World
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£6.64
Random House USA Inc Ballpark Mysteries 16 The Colorado Curveball
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£6.64
Houghton Mifflin I Got It
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£16.19
Houghton Mifflin Poem Runs Baseball Poems Baseball Poems and
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£7.59
Aladdin Paperbacks Roberto Clemente
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£7.59
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Just Like Josh Gibson
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£16.99
Abbeville Press Inc.,U.S. Stars of Major League Baseball
Book SynopsisStep up to the plate with baseball's top players, from mainstays like Mookie Betts and Gerrit Cole to rising stars like Shohei Ohtani and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.Young fans will enjoy these lively profiles of the game's biggest stars, which explore their life stories, their playing styles, and their greatest baseball moments. Stars of Major League Baseball is illustrated with colourful photos and includes key statistics for each player.Athletes included: José Abreu (White Sox); Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves); Sandy Alcantara (Marlins); Pete Alonso (Mets); Yordan Álvarez (Astros); Tim Anderson (White Sox); Nolan Arenado (Cardinals); Mookie Betts (Dodgers); Gerrit Cole (Yankees); Jacob deGrom (Mets); Edwin Díaz (Mets); Freddie Freeman (Dodgers); Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals); Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays); Bryce Harper (Phillies); Aaron Judge (Yankees); Manny Machado (Padres); Shohei Ohtani (Angels); José Ramírez (Guardians); Austin Riley (Braves); JTable of Contents ATHLETES INCLUDED: José Abreu (White Sox) Ronald Acuña Jr. (Braves) Sandy Alcantara (Marlins) Pete Alonso (Mets) Yordan Álvarez (Astros) Tim Anderson (White Sox) Nolan Arenado (Cardinals) Mookie Betts (Dodgers) Gerrit Cole (Yankees) Jacob deGrom (Mets) Edwin Díaz (Mets) Freddie Freeman (Dodgers) Paul Goldschmidt (Cardinals) Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (Blue Jays) Bryce Harper (Phillies) Aaron Judge (Yankees) Manny Machado (Padres) Shohei Ohtani (Angels) José Ramírez (Guardians) Austin Riley (Braves) Julio Rodríguez (Mariners) Max Scherzer (Mets) Corey Seager (Rangers) Juan Soto (Padres) Fernando Tatís Jr. (Padres) Mike Trout (Angels) Trea Turner (Dodgers) Justin Verlander (Astros)
£11.69
Holiday House Inc A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson
Book SynopsisA moving, illustrated account of the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. In April 1947, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, and forever changed the history of sports. But it took more than talent for Jackie to reach the major leagues—his courage and determination helped him overcome unjust policies and racist backlash. From his early life in Georgia through his 1955 World Series victory and beyond, this account of Robinson''s life is an inspiring look at how one person can effect real change in the world. Written in simple, narrative style and beautifully illustrated, this is a perfect introduction for young readers interested in baseball, history, and civil rights. An authors note acknowledges some of the other pioneers in desegregating baseball, and a timeline of important dates is included. For almost thirty years, David Adler’s Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who c
£7.59
Wisconsin Historical Society Press Joyce Westerman Baseball Hero Badger Biographies
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£11.66
Little Creek Press Graysons Garage
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£13.46
Trism Books Man Up
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£11.66
Abdo Publishing Company Baltimore Orioles
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£26.73
Abdo Publishing Company Houston Astros
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£26.73
Abdo Publishing Company San Diego Padres
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£26.73
Abdo Publishing Company Texas Rangers
£26.73
Abdo Publishing Company Baseball Strategies
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£26.73
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers Sluggers Magic in the Outfield 1 Sluggers
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£8.99
Atheneum Books for Young Readers Joltin Joe DiMaggio
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£15.29
