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Everyone loves an underdog. That’s why we’re drawn to sports movies—there’s something special about the magic depicted in Remember The Titans, Miracle, or even something silly like The Waterboy. But good sports books, and we mean good ones, go even deeper.
1) Calico Joe
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Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 7
Language
English
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This story, based on the Cubs and Mets 1973 season follows the divergent paths of Joe Castle, a rookie hitter for the Chicago Cubs and Warren Tracey, a hard-throwing Mets pitcher.
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Game changers volume 3
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 8
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
Ben and his friends, the Core Four Plus One, are so excited to play in their town's All-Star Baseball league. But in the first game of the season Ben gets hit by a pitch. It's never happened to him before and it shakes him up. Another player on Ben's team, Justin, is acting really weirdly. Ben has known Justin for a while and they're friendly but he's not one of Ben's closest "boys." Justin is the team's best hitter but his behavior on and off the...
4) Baseball
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
760L
Language
English
Description
"Simple text and full color photographs introduce beginning readers to the sport of baseball. Developed by literacy experts for students in grades two through five"--Provided by publisher.
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English
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Bestselling history of Little League Baseball and the World Series now available on KINDLE. The eBook is updated through 2013! Includes a new chapter on John Grisham's movie, "Mickey," the Danny Almonte scandal, Tee Ball on the South Lawn, Pitch Counts and Arm Injuries, Child Protection Act, ESPN and the new World of Little League Museum. "'Play Ball!' is a delightful walk down the storied history of Little League Baseball. For those of us who played...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
900L
Language
English
Description
Crack! The bat hits the baseball, and a new record has been set. Joe Dimaggio's record hitting streak--56 games in a row with a hit--has yet to be beat. It is one of the many baseball records highlighted in this fact-filled title that will excite and inspire fans of America's pastime!
9) World series
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Language
English
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What is the World Series? -- World series history -- The playing field -- Laws of the game -- Baseball equipment -- Qualifying to play -- Where they play -- The World Series picture -- Women and baseball -- Historical highlights -- Legends and current stars -- Famous firsts -- The rise of the World Series -- Test your knowledge -- Further research.
10) New York Yankees
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Fun facts and photographs about the New York Yankees.
11) Houston astros
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Students will love learning about the Houston Astros in this high-interest title! Text covers the team's history, memorable wins, star players, and important coaches. Features include table of contents, fun facts, team stats, timeline, glossary, and index. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Big Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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English
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Yahoo's lead baseball columnist offers an in-depth look at the most valuable commodity in sports-the pitching arm-and how its vulnerability to injury is hurting players and the game, from Little League to the majors.
Every year, Major League Baseball spends more than $1.5 billion on pitchers-five times more than the salary of every NFL quarterback combined. Pitchers are the game's lifeblood. Their import is exceeded only by their fragility. One tiny...
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English
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A comprehensive trivia book that enables readers to compete as they answer questions!
In The New Book of Baseball Trivia, experienced baseball author Wayne Stewart includes 500 fun and engaging questions and answers on everyone's favorite former and active players and coaches. Readers are awarded a single, double, triple, or homer based on the difficulty level of the question, with the goal to score as many runs as possible by the end of the book....
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English
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Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards....
16) Home run
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Series
Baseball great novels volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 9
Language
English
Description
Josh's life has just fallen apart. His father will no longer be coaching the travel baseball team and is moving to Florida, forcing his mom and little sister to move into a small apartment on the wrong side of town. To make matters worse, the new coach of the travel team is an unforgiving drill sergeant. But then Benji tells Josh of a home-run derby in which the winner gets a brand-new house. All Josh has to do to qualify is hit twenty home runs during...
17) Baseball
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Discusses the history of baseball, the rules, equipment, training, and some famous innovators and players.
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English
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Most Texas Rangers fans have gone to at least a game or two in Arlington and were gripped by every captivating moment of the team's 2015 postseason run. But only real fans know the significance of the numbers 8, 34, and 1972, or where to find the best Rangers bars in Texas. 100 Things Rangers Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Texas Rangers, whether you cheered on the Ryan Express or are a recent supporter...
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English
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NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
USA TODAY BESTSELLER
Teammate is the inspiring memoir from "Grandpa Rossy," the veteran catcher who became the heart and soul of the 2016 Chicago Cubs championship team.
In 2016 the Cubs snapped a 108-year curse, winning the World Series in a history-making, seven-game series against the Cleveland Indians. Of the many storylines to Chicago's fairytale season, one stood out: the late-career renaissance of David Ross,...
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