Homers and Hot Dogs: Behind the Scenes of Game Day Baseball

by Martin Driscoll

Overview

Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball—from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on America’s favorite pastime.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781669003212
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2025
Series:	Sports Illustrated Kids: Game Day!
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)
Language:	Spanish
Lexile:	540L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 11 Years

About the Author

Martin Driscoll is a former newspaper reporter and longtime editor of children’s books. He is also the author of several sports books for children, including biographies of legendary stars of boxing, baseball, and basketball. Driscoll lives in southern Minnesota with his wife and two children.

Table of Contents

The Crack of the Bat 4

Starting Early 6

Play Ball! 12

Action Packed 18

Stretch Time 22

Plan Your Game Day 28

Glossary 30

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

About the Author 32

Interviews

In partnership with Sports Illustrated Kids, an elite sports magazine offering a kid-first perspective to 7+ million young sports fans;