Pro Baseball's Championship

by Tyler Omoth

Overview

Batter up! The pressure is high. Two of major-league baseball's best teams are facing off in the World Series! Young readers will love learning about World Series records, the event's history, and some of its most heart-stopping games.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543504972
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	01/01/2018
Series:	Major Sports Championships
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.31(d)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Tyler Omoth has written books on baseball, basketball, and football for young readers. He has also written articles for the Minnesota Twins Gameday program. He's been an avid sports fan since childhood. Tyler lives in Burnsville, Minnesota, with his wife, Mary. They enjoy going to sporting events whenever they can. Their favorite teams are the Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Miami Dolphins.

Table of Contents

A long wait for a win — History of the World Series — The road to the World Series — Memorable moments — World Series heroes — Glossary — Read more — Internet sites — Index.

Interviews

capitalizes on the popularity of "America's favorite pastime"; carefully leveled text and approachable text load supports developing readers;  fun records and stats keep young sports fans engaged

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 2–4—In uncomplicated terms, the author describes the basics of how each sport finds its champion. The history, rules, and background of the World Series, Stanley Cup, Super Bowl, and NCAA March Madness bracket system are complex, but readers who are unfamiliar with these playoffs will walk away with a solid foundational knowledge after perusing these volumes. Tons of lively graphics and fact callouts, peppered throughout each book, direct attention and will keep reluctant readers and browsers interested. Each volume wraps up with a few wow moments, such as David Tyree's famous 2007 Helmet Catch that helped the Giants win the Super Bowl. With tales of Hall of Fame caliber, athletes making game-changing plays, and modern stars who'll no doubt shine in more moments, these slim titles will keep students cheering. VERDICT There's crossover between reluctant readers and sports fans—pass this series to both.

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