Amazing Baseball Records

by Thom Storden

Overview

From Babe Ruth to David Ortiz, great players playing for great teams have thrilled baseball fans for more than a century. Explore some of baseball's most mind blowing records with high action photos and sensational stats.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781491407400
Publisher:	Capstone Press
Publication date:	07/01/2014
Series:	Epic Sports Records
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	NC770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 14 Years

About the Author

Thom Storden was raised in Minnesota where he enjoyed the sporting life and working on his grandfather’s farm. He claims a predominantly Norwegian ancestry, which he has passed on to his three young children. Amongst other pursuits, he has undertaken the challenge of writing the "Great American Novel."

Table of Contents

How do we measure amazing? — Batting records — Pitching records — Postseason records — Can you believe it? records.

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2014
Gr 3–7—These books effectively cover individual and team records, along with post-season and "Can You Believe It?" records. The latter are unusual, noteworthy, and sometimes infamous, as in most penalties racked up in a single game, held by hockey's Chris "Knuckles" Nilan. Relying upon simple, concise language, these titles are good choices for a range of readers. Photos are well matched, with clear labels, while "Epic Fact" insets call attention to key records. Crisp, active verbs describe Adrian Peterson's single-game, 296-yard rushing record ("[he] rambled. He galloped. He bulldozed. He smashed."). A glossary defines both sports-related terms such as rally or rookie as well as other words, such as tenacious. These well-crafted books should have wide appeal.

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