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Editorial Reviews
From School Library Journal
Grade 4-6–This attractive volume is filled with snippets of facts and trivia. Thomas starts with a description of the ball: what it's made of, how it's used in the major leagues, and how it has changed through the years. This is followed by a fascinating discussion of the "sneaky science of doctoring the ball," which includes recipes for "Gourmet Pitches," such as spitballs, scuffballs, and mud balls. Ensuing chapters serve up an introduction to various facets of the game: equipment, training, hitting, pitching, keeping statistics, and major-league ballparks. Four simple experiments are presented, and each section includes a brief anecdote about one of baseball's great players. One memorably gross yet hilarious example involves spitball pitcher "Big Ed" Walsh and legendary manager, Connie Mack. This book provides a fun overview of the game and the eye-catching graphics and color photographs add much to its appeal. Lawrence Ritter's The Story of Baseball (Morrow, 1999) and Dan Gutman's The Way Baseball Works (S & S, 1996) provide more comprehensive treatments of the topic for both hardcore fans and novices.–Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
Gr. 3-6. A lively and colorful overview with a scientific bent (and perhaps a few too many exclamation points). The book has all kinds of information: how the game is played, historical vignettes, sidebars, tips, and legendary stories. its about famous players such as Ichiro, Barry Bonds, and Ozzie Smith line up against should-be-well-known women, such as Jackie Mitchell and Molly McKesson. Tales of the Anaheim Rally Monkey and the catcher's new hockey-style mask play against sections on stats, ball delivery, and base running. Thomas also provides nifty experiments to try--among them, testing what would happen in play if you freeze or bake a baseball. The sprightly design work--bright colors, cartoons mixed with photos--adds immediacy and excitement. Thomas has it right: "You don't have to be a baseball fanatic to read this book." GraceAnne DeCandido
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
Grade 4-6–This attractive volume is filled with snippets of facts and trivia. Thomas starts with a description of the ball: what it's made of, how it's used in the major leagues, and how it has changed through the years. This is followed by a fascinating discussion of the "sneaky science of doctoring the ball," which includes recipes for "Gourmet Pitches," such as spitballs, scuffballs, and mud balls. Ensuing chapters serve up an introduction to various facets of the game: equipment, training, hitting, pitching, keeping statistics, and major-league ballparks. Four simple experiments are presented, and each section includes a brief anecdote about one of baseball's great players. One memorably gross yet hilarious example involves spitball pitcher "Big Ed" Walsh and legendary manager, Connie Mack. This book provides a fun overview of the game and the eye-catching graphics and color photographs add much to its appeal. Lawrence Ritter's The Story of Baseball (Morrow, 1999) and Dan Gutman's The Way Baseball Works (S & S, 1996) provide more comprehensive treatments of the topic for both hardcore fans and novices.–Marilyn Taniguchi, Beverly Hills Public Library, CA
Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
From Booklist
Gr. 3-6. A lively and colorful overview with a scientific bent (and perhaps a few too many exclamation points). The book has all kinds of information: how the game is played, historical vignettes, sidebars, tips, and legendary stories. its about famous players such as Ichiro, Barry Bonds, and Ozzie Smith line up against should-be-well-known women, such as Jackie Mitchell and Molly McKesson. Tales of the Anaheim Rally Monkey and the catcher's new hockey-style mask play against sections on stats, ball delivery, and base running. Thomas also provides nifty experiments to try--among them, testing what would happen in play if you freeze or bake a baseball. The sprightly design work--bright colors, cartoons mixed with photos--adds immediacy and excitement. Thomas has it right: "You don't have to be a baseball fanatic to read this book." GraceAnne DeCandido
Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved --This text refers to the Hardcover edition.
See all Editorial Reviews
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