Play Ball: Baseball

Although it has its roots in traditional British games, baseball has long been called "America's pastime." For well over 100 years, Americans have refined the game to make it a truly unique sport enjoyed by adults and children alike. This sport series introduces readers to many of the athletes, past and present, who have transformed baseball into one of the world's most popular games. Each book explains the essential features of a crucial baseball position. Readers will also learn what it takes to make it in the pros. So grab your glove and take the field--it's time to play ball!