Legendary 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!
The Genius Kid’s Guide to Pro Baseball
By Brendan Flynn
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Paperback | $16.99 | Add Paperback to cart |
- Paperback ISBN: 9781952455087
- Reading Age: from 10 to 11 years
- Interest Age: from 8 to 13 years
- Paperback dimensions: 7 x 9 in
- Publication date: Mar 15, 2022
- Rights/Sales territory: Worldwide
- Dewey: 796
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 192
- Lexile: 1050L
- Imprint: North Star Kids
- Subjects:
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Biography & Autobiography / Sports & Recreation
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Reference / Encyclopedias
JUVENILE NONFICTION / Sports & Recreation / Baseball & Softball
Reviews of The Genius Kid’s Guide to Pro Baseball:
"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