Synopses & Reviews
Includes bibliographical references (p. 47) and index.
Synopsis
Describes the basic rules, skills, and important people and events in the sport of baseball.
Table of Contents
Introduction : spring is for baseball! -- Playing field : on the diamond -- Players on the field : taking the field -- Scoring : hit'em home -- Equipment : suit up -- Starting the game : play ball! -- Offense : the line up -- Defense : play catch -- Strike zone : in the zone -- Running the bases : stealing second -- Pitching : perfect pitch -- Fielding : I got it! -- Hitting : lay it on the line -- Rules : follow the rules -- Offensive strategy : head games -- Defensive strategy : turning two -- Professional leagues : the big leagues -- Player biographies : legends -- The World Series : the fall classic -- Baseball timeline : what happened when? -- Trivia : baseball bonanza.