The Missing Baseball

Author : Mike Lupica
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2018-05-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780425289389

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The Missing Baseball by Mike Lupica Pdf

Perfect for fans of Cam Jansen, #1 New York Times bestseller Mike Lupica begins an exciting new chapter-book series, featuring his trademark sports action and heart, and a lovable twin brother-sister duo who solve sports-related mysteries. There's nothing eight-year-old twins Zach and Zoe Walker love more than playing sports and solving mysteries. And when those two worlds collide . . . well, it doesn't get any better than that. So when a baseball signed by Zach's favorite major league player suddenly goes missing--the search is on! Luckily, amateur sleuths Zach and Zoe are on the case. Can they solve the mystery and find the ball before it's lost for good? In this first book of the Zach and Zoe Mysteries, bestselling author Mike Lupica begins a series for a new and younger audience, introducing readers to a sports-loving detective duo who can swing for the fences and catch the culprit in one fell swoop. With a recipe equal parts sports and mystery, the Zach and Zoe Mysteries break fresh ground for an author who has been called the greatest sportswriter for kids.

Author : Rob Neyer
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2007-11-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781416592143

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Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders by Rob Neyer Pdf

BLOOPER: BALL SQUIRTS THROUGH BILLY BUCKNER'S LEGS. BLUNDER: BILLY BUCKNER'S MANAGER LEFT HIM IN THE GAME. Baseball bloopers are fun; they're funny, even. A pitcher slips on the mound and his pitch sails over the backstop. An infielder camps under a pop-up...and the ball lands ten feet away. An outfielder tosses a souvenir to a fan...but that was just the second out, and runners are circling the bases (and laughing). Without these moments, the highlight reels wouldn't be nearly as entertaining. Baseball blunders, however, can be tragic, and they will leave diehard fans asking why...why...why? Rob Neyer's Big Book of Baseball Blunders does its best to answer all those whys, exploring the worst decisions and stupidest moments of managers, general managers, owners, and even commissioners. As he did in his Big Book of Baseball Lineups, Rob Neyer provides readers with a fascinating examination of baseball's rich history, this time through the lens of the game's sometimes hilarious, often depressing, and always perplexing blunders. · Which ill-fated move cost the Chicago White Sox a great hitter and the 1919 World Series? · What was Babe Ruth thinking when he became the first (and still the only) player to end a World Series by getting caught trying to steal? · Did playing one-armed Pete Gray in 1945 cost the Browns a pennant? · How did winning a coin toss lead to the Dodgers losing the National League pennant on Bobby Thomson's "Shot Heard 'round the World"? · How damaging was the Frank Robinson-for-Milt Pappas deal, really? · Which of Red Sox manager Don Zimmer's mistakes in 1978 was the worst? · Which Yankees trade was even worse than swapping Jay Buhner for Ken Phelps? · What non-move cost Buck Showalter a job and gave Joe Torre the opportunity of a lifetime? · Game 7, 2003 ALCS: Pedro winds up to throw his 123rd pitch...what were you thinking? These are just a few of the legendary (and not-so-legendary) blunders that Neyer analyzes, always with an eye on what happened, why it happened, and how it changed the fickle course of history. And in separate chapters, Neyer also reviews some of the game's worst trades and draft picks and closely examines all the teams that fell just short of first place. Another in the series of Neyer's Big Books of baseball history, Baseball Blunders should win a place in every devoted fan's library.

Author : Michael McGarrity
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2013-02-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781439117347

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Serpent Gate by Michael McGarrity Pdf

After receiving a call from the newly appointed chief of the New Mexico State Police, ex-Santa Fe chief of detectives Kevin Kerney is thrown into an investigation of a small-town cop-killing no one has been able to solve. His only lead: a homeless schizophrenic's ramblings about rape and an uncharted place called Serpent Gate. Meanwhile, back in Santa Fe, priceless art is stolen from the governor's offices and a beautiful young blonde is murdered in a millionaire's mansion. Kerney follows a trail of clues to Mexico, where he faces off against an old nemesis with powerful government connections. Unwilling to back down, Kerney must use all of his tenacity, raw courage, and knowledge of the criminal mind in a bloody showdown that may cost him his life.

Author : Nate LeBoutillier
Publisher : Capstone
Page : 66 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2010-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781429654678

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The Best of Everything Baseball Book by Nate LeBoutillier Pdf

When was the first World Series played? What MLB pitcher holds the league record with seven no-hitters? Which player stole home 54 times during his career? Learn the answer to these questions and more in The Best of Everything Baseball Book.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 1412711312

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The Love of Baseball by Anonim Pdf

If you love baseball, be prepared for a thrill! Flipping through these pages is like taking a stroll through history. Superstars and record-breakers of today share space with yesterday's heroes. Unforgettable stories and historic photos bring the golden age of baseball to life. Get to know the greatest players of all time through fascinating facts and statistics as well as hilarious quotations. Meet the sluggers and the speedsters, the hotshots and the legends. See Babe Ruth's famous "called shot," and capture the excitement of Barry Bonds's 73rd home run. Relive memorable moments and classic World Series games. You'll almost hear the roar of the crowd and thrill to the sight of your hero digging in at the plate. The history of baseball is rich and colorful. It seems everyone from American presidents to the stars themselves has something to say about America's game, and it's all right here. The Love of Baseball is so much more than just a book about baseball; it is the very essence of the game itself. Book jacket.

Author : Ron Kaplan
Publisher : U of Nebraska Press
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN : 9781496209887

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501 Baseball Books Fans Must Read Before They Die by Ron Kaplan Pdf

Propounding his "small ball theory" of sports literature, George Plimpton proposed that "the smaller the ball, the more formidable the literature." Of course he had the relatively small baseball in mind, because its literature is formidable--vast and varied, instructive, often wildly entertaining, and occasionally brilliant. From this bewildering array of baseball books, Ron Kaplan has chosen 501 of the best, making it easier for fans to find just the books to suit them (or to know what they're missing). From biography, history, fiction, and instruction to books about ballparks, business, and rules, anyone who loves to read about baseball will find in this book a companionable guide, far more fun than a reference work has any right to be.

Author : Frank Murphy
Publisher : Random House Books for Young Readers
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2008-02-26
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780375841842

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Babe Ruth Saves Baseball! by Frank Murphy Pdf

All across the country in 1919, people are throwing down their bats, and giving up America's national pastime, so it is up to Babe Ruth to win back fans and save baseball.

Author : Ben Loory
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2015-02-24
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780698401815

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The Baseball Player and the Walrus by Ben Loory Pdf

A sweet and poignant story of friendship, from acclaimed short-story writer Ben Loory The baseball player has it all—money, fame, and success. But something is missing. He doesn’t know what it is until he goes to the zoo and sees a walrus. What a splendid creature! Surely it could bring joy to his life. With happiness just a walrus away, the baseball player sets out to create the perfect enclosure for his new friend. He’s even willing to give up his job to be with the walrus. But without a job, he won’t be able to afford his new friend’s care and keeping. And without the walrus, he won’t be able to smile. Luckily, there’s a compromise to be had and a walrus just waiting to be reunited with his resourceful friend.

Author : Ruth Zakutinsky
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 091164301X

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The Case of the Missing Baseball Cards by Ruth Zakutinsky Pdf

Author : James Preller
Publisher : Turtleback Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1999-07
Category : Baseball cards
ISBN : 0613166221

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Case of the Stolen Baseball Cards by James Preller Pdf

When Eddie's baseball cards suddenly disappear, Jigsaw and Mila take on the case and begin their search to find both Eddie's missing property and those responsible for taking them

Author : John McCollister
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 192 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781493048885

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The Baseball Book of Why by John McCollister Pdf

Why do we sometimes refer to a left-handed pitcher as a “southpaw?” Why are major league pitchers normally limited to 100 pitches per game? Why was Jack Roosevelt Robinson the first African-American ever to play as part of an official lineup for a team in Major League Baseball? Why is a baseball field sometimes referred to as a diamond? This book provides over 100 questions and detailed answers concerning the traditions, rules, and history of the national pastime. Organized by the sport’s five eras—Dead Ball, Live Ball, Golden Age, Expansion, and Steroid Era—it answers questions about hitting, pitching, fielding, base running, managing, scouting and ownership that vex even the most ardent fans of the game. Moreover, this book is an appreciation of how baseball’s traditions began.

Author : Ron Shelton
Publisher : Vintage
Page : 257 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2023-06-20
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780593313961

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The Church of Baseball by Ron Shelton Pdf

LA TIMES BESTSELLER • From the award-winning screenwriter and director of cult classic Bull Durham, the extremely entertaining behind-the-scenes story of the making of the film, and an insightful primer on the art and business of moviemaking. "This book tells you how to make a movie—the whole nine innings of it—out of nothing but sheer will.” —Tony Gilroy, writer/director of Michael Clayton and The Bourne Legacy "The only church that truly feeds the soul, day in, day out, is the church of baseball."—Annie in Bull Durham Bull Durham, the breakthrough 1988 film about a minor league baseball team, is widely revered as the best sports movie of all time. But back in 1987, Ron Shelton was a first-time director and no one was willing to finance a movie about baseball—especially a story set in the minors. The jury was still out on Kevin Costner’s leading-man potential, while Susan Sarandon was already a has-been. There were doubts. But something miraculous happened, and The Church of Baseball attempts to capture why. From organizing a baseball camp for the actors and rewriting key scenes while on set, to dealing with a short production schedule and overcoming the challenge of filming the sport, Shelton brings to life the making of this beloved American movie. Shelton explains the rarely revealed ins and outs of moviemaking, from a film’s inception and financing, screenwriting, casting, the nuts and bolts of directing, the postproduction process, and even through its release. But this is also a book about baseball and its singular romance in the world of sports. Shelton spent six years in the minor leagues before making this film, and his experiences resonate throughout this book. Full of wry humor and insight, The Church of Baseball tells the remarkable story behind an iconic film.

Author : David A. Adler
Publisher : Perfection Learning
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2004-07
Category : Baseball stories
ISBN : 0756941652

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CAM Jansen and the Mystery of the Babe Ruth Baseball by David A. Adler Pdf

The Cam Jansen books are perfect for young readers who are making the transition to chapter books, and Cam is a spunky young heroine whom readers have loved for over two decades. Now the first ten books in the series have updated covers that bring new life to these perennial best-sellers. Old fans and new readers will love Cam's cool, modern look!

Author : Franklin W. Dixon
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2016-04-19
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781481451772

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The Missing Playbook by Franklin W. Dixon Pdf

Frank and Joe try to figure out what happened to the Bayport Bandits playbook before the first baseball game of the season.

Author : Wendy Wan-Long Shang
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 197 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-04-28
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545609586

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The Way Home Looks Now by Wendy Wan-Long Shang Pdf

From the award-winning author of THE GREAT WALL OF LUCY WU comes a beautifully written and poignant story of family and loss, healing and friendship, and the great American pastime, baseball. Twelve-year-old Chinese American Peter Lee and his family always shared a passion for baseball, bonding over backlot games and the Pittsburgh Pirates. But when a devastating tragedy strikes, the family flies apart and Peter's mom becomes paralyzed by grief, drifting further and further from her family. Hoping to lift his mother's spirits, Peter decides to try out for Little League. But his plans become suddenly complicated when his strict and serious father volunteers to coach the team. His dad's unconventional teaching methods rub some of Peter's teammates the wrong way, and Peter starts to wonder if playing baseball again was the right idea -- and if it can even help his family feel less broken. Can the game they all love eventually bring them back together, safe at home?Acclaimed author Wendy Wan-Long Shang brings her signature warmth, gentle humor, and wisdom to this poignant story of healing and loss, family, and the great American pastime, baseball.