| Description |
72 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm + 1 CD-ROM (4 3/4 in.) + 1 folded-out wall chart. |
| Series |
Eyewitness |
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DK eyewitness books.
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| Note |
At head of title: Eyewitness. |
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"Discover the history, heroes, gear, and games of America's national pastime"--Cover. |
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"Clip-art CD"--Cover. |
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"Some of the material in this book previously appeared in Eyewitness baseball by James Kelly, published in 2000, 2005."--Title page verso. |
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Includes index. |
| Audience |
008 Ingram. |
| Note |
008 Ingram. |
| Summary |
Text and detailed photographs present the history, techniques, and interesting facts of baseball. |
| Contents |
Base ball beginnings -- Birth of the pros -- The Babe -- The major leagues -- The diamond -- Bats and balls -- Baseball gloves -- Hats and helmets -- Uniforms -- Pitching -- Catching -- Infield and outfield -- Batting -- Baserunning -- Managers and coaches -- Hey, Blue! -- Cards and stats -- The minor leagues -- International baseball -- The Negro leagues -- College baseball -- A kid's game -- Women in baseball -- Ballparks -- The Baseball Hall of Fame -- Spring training -- World Series history -- World Series heroes -- The home run -- Did you know? -- Baseball calendar/Baseball's all-time greats. |
| Audience |
IG1110L Lexile |
| Note |
IG1110L Lexile |
| Subject |
Baseball -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Kelley, James, 1963-
Baseball.
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| Added Title |
Eyewitness baseball |
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DK Eyewitness baseball |
| ISBN |
9780756659349 (hardcover with CD) |
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0756659345 (hardcover with CD) |
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9780756659356 (hc) |
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0756659353 (hc) |
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