Seattle Mariner Alex Rodriguez is one of the most popular players in major league baseball. Now, in his first book for children, Rodriguez tells his story--from his childhood in a single-parent household to his triumphant rookie season in 1996--and his secrets to success. Color illustrations and photos.
Can Jalen work through it all to hit a grand slam and make his baseball dreams a reality?
The Armchair Reader series will entertain and enlighten with little-known anecdotes, untold stories, fascinating facts, lists, and behind-the-scenes information.
Hit a dinger! Catch a stinger! Discover the meaning of these big-league terms and more in Baseball Talk. Created with Sports Illustrated Kids, this nonfiction book presents wacky lingo and puzzling phrases from America's favorite pastime.
In The Underdogs Hit a Grand Slam, Barkley and Fang take centre court to find out who’s stealing all the tennis balls in the lead-up to the Dogtown Tennis Grand Slam. Could it be Boris Barker, the famed international tennis pro?
Riverton High School's talented catcher, Robbie Belmont, struggles to overcome injuries and to hide his pitching aspirations.
He knows that if he can sell them, he’ll be able to keep himself on the team. But like the best-laid plans—or in this case the worst!—Jalen’s scheme goes wrong when Yager catches him. But Jalen has a secret: his baseball genius.
Put on your jersey and step up to the bat for some fill-in-the-blanks about America's favorite pastime.
Manny Ramirez is one of todays biggest baseball stars. Young fans will learn all about his childhood, career, and interests in this informative, photo-filled book.
After his rookie season , Davis's agent tussled for four months with Mariners ' management over a new contract . Finally , it was Davis himself who came forward with the breakthrough counter - proposal . He signed shortly afterward .
Dallas Longhorns trainer Piper Rhodes has plans and dreams.