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Atlanta Braves (Baseball team) History Baseball History Baseball History Juvenile literature Baseball players Baseball United States History Juvenile literature California Social life and customs California Vida social y costumbres Literatura juvenil Jeter, Derek 1974- Negro leagues History Juvenile literature World Series (Baseball) Juvenile literatureAbdo, Kenny
Summary: This title takes a look at some of the greatest moments in baseball history! It highlights the origin of the sport, the miracles that have happened on the field throughout the decades, and the impact they left on the game. This hi-lo title is complete with thrilling and colorful photographs, simple text, a glossary, and an index.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Fly!, an imprint of Abdo Zoom 2022
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: J 796.357 ABDOBraun, Eric
Summary: "Explains important statistics and their history in the sport of baseball"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Capstone Press 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 796.357 BRAUNHerman, Gail
Summary: Highlights the life and accomplishments of the shortstop and captain of the New York Yankees.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: J 796.357092 JETERGoodman, Michael E
Summary: Highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that moved to Atlanta from Milwaukee in 1966.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Creative Education 1999
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 GOOVernick, Audrey.
Summary: Documents the story of the Baseball Hall of Fame honorees, tracing how the Acerra family of New Jersey formed their own semi-pro baseball team in the 1930s and became the longest-running all-brother team in history.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Clarion Books 2012
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Summary: Traces the history of baseball in the Negro Leagues and its great heroes, including Monte Irwin, Buck Leonard, and Cool Papa Bell.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Scholastic 1994
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 MCKHerman, Gail
Summary: Every October, millions of baseball fans around the country anxiously wait to see which team wins baseball's biggest championship. But the original games of the 1900s hardly look like they do today. Take a look back over one hundred years and discover the history of baseball's greatest series. With triumphs, heartbreak, and superstitious curses, this action-packed book brings America's Pastime...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Grosset & Dunlap, an imprint of Penguin Random House 2015
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 HERNelson, Kadir.
Summary: Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children 2008
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1 available in Young Adult Collection, Call number: Y 796.357 NELSONCho, Alan.
Contents: What is the World Series? -- World series history -- The playing field -- Laws of the game -- Baseball equipment -- Qualifying to play -- Where they play -- The World Series picture -- Women and baseball -- Historical highlights -- Legends and current stars -- Famous firsts -- The rise of the World Series -- Test your knowledge -- Further research.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Weigl Publishers 2008
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1 available in Juvenile Collection, Call number: J 796.357 CHOMeltzer, Brad.
Summary: "Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans: Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Dial Books for Young Readers 2015
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1 available in Non-fiction, Call number: 796.357 MELHerrera, Juan Felipe.
Summary: A bilingual story in English and Spanish in which the author recalls his childhood in the mountains and valleys of California with his Mexican-American migrant farmworker parents who inspired him with poetry and song.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Children's Book Press 1995