Batter up! The creators of B is for Baller and G is for Golazo are back with a dynamic, colorful parade of baseball legends. Featuring dozens of superstars and historical figures like Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Ken Griffey Jr., and David Ortiz, S is for Slugger is the ultimate ABC book for budding baseball fans.

In the summer of 1941, Yankee center fielder Joe DiMaggio and his favorite bat, Betsy Ann, begin the longest hitting streak in baseball history. But when Betsy Ann goes missing, will DiMaggio keep hitting? Set on the brink of World War II, this is a spellbinding account of a sports story that united the country and made DiMaggio a hero, at a time when one was profoundly needed. Barb Rosenstock's action-packed text and Terry Widener's powerful illustrations...

Being a professional baseball player is no walk in the park-it's a physically and mentally demanding job. When you're on the field, millions of people are expecting you to record base hits as a batter or strikeouts as a pitcher. And the work continues beyond game time; you need to practice, work out, and scout your competition. Aches and pains are a given. And on top of everything else, you must perform amidst constant travel, media attention, and...

Follows a multicultural group of boys and girls through their teams baseball practice.

What does Wins Above Replacement (WAR) have to do with baseball greatness? More than you think. In this fun and smart look at baseball, you will discover stories and uncover facts that will help you better understand and enjoy every strikeout, putout, and home run all the more.

Explains what outfielders do and how they impact a teams play on the field, from how they learn to play left, center, and right field, and the differences between line drives, pop flies, and how to steal home runs to help their pitcher out in a pinch.

Sports provide fans with thrills and excitement. They can demonstrate excellence, and sometimes they can even make you laugh. You will find all of this and more in The Legendary World of Sports. As any die-hard sports fanatic knows, the world of sports has a rich history and lore surrounding the games. From genius coaches to crazy curses, this series captures and celebrates those traditions. --back cover.