| Description |
72 p. : ill. (chiefly col.) ; 29 cm. |
| Series |
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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"Some of the material in this book previously appeared in Eyewitness baseball by James Kelly, published in 2000, 2005."--T.p. verso. |
| Bibliography |
Includes Websites and index. |
| 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 -- Find out more -- Glossary -- Index. |
| Subject |
Baseball -- Juvenile literature.
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| Added Author |
Kelley, James, 1963-
Baseball.
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| Added Title |
Eyewitness baseball |
| ISBN |
9780756659356 (Library binding) |
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9780756659349 (Hardcover) |
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