Baseball History for Kids

A fascinating journey through the history of America’s favorite pastime
 
With this interactive book, kids will discover how the game of baseball has changed over the years by reading about topics such as the dead ball era, World War II, segregation and integration, free agency, and the designated hitter. Along the way, young readers will enjoy quotes, stories, and amusing anecdotes from more than 175 former major leaguers and get an intimate look at the game’s greatest legends—including Babe Ruth, Ted Williams, Jackie Robinson, and Willie Mays. With the 21 included activities, children will learn how to calculate a player’s batting average and ERA, throw a palmball, design a logo for their favorite team, cook a bowl of Cracker Jack, and more. A time line of the sport’s history and lists of books, websites, and places to visit are also included.

“[A]n informative title that should be a hit among sports-minded readers.” —School Library Journal

“[The book] offers a fascinating look at baseball’s complex and fascinating transformation into a professional sport that is now played all over the world.” —Idaho Dad

“If you have a young baseball fan it would be a great addition to their library.” —The O.W.L.

"We've enjoyed previous attempts at making [baseball] books large and splashy, full of photos and graphics...[but] we'll give the slight edge here to Panchyk for his implicit attempt to get the reader to do more than just read." —Farther Off the Wall, part of The Los Angeles Daily News

"Panchyk laces the bright, readable book with enough offbeat content that grown-up fans will learn a thing or two, too, in a book that pulls no punches." —Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

“Baseball History for Kids is as perfect a book on the game … as you can get.” —Daddy Mojo

Richard Panchyk is the author of World War II for Kids, New York City History for Kids, Franklin Delano Roosevelt for Kids, and three adult titles about New York City history. He lives on Long Island, New York.