Playing Pro Baseball
From the Series Playing Pro Sports
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 high expectations. Baseball has been America’s pastime for more than a century. And for those who uphold the tradition in the major leagues today, there’s nothing else like it.
This book, which was reviewed by 12-year Major League Baseball (MLB) veteran and World Series champion Gabe Kapler, offers an authentic look at what life is like as a pro baseball player. You’ll learn:
• What kinds of skills it takes to play in the major leagues
• What daily life is like for an MLB player
• How MLB players prevent and treat injuries
Go behind the scenes and see what it’s really like to be an MLB star!
| Format | Your Price | Add |
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978-1-4677-4726-4
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$29.99 |
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 5 |
| Genre | Social Studies |
| Category | Sports |
| Copyright | 2015 |
| Publisher | Lerner Publishing Group |
| Imprint | Lerner Publications ™ |
| Language | English |
| Number of Pages | 64 |
| Publication Date | 2014-08-01 |
| Reading Counts! Level | 5.5 |
| Text Type | Informational/Explanatory |
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| BISACS | JNF054010, JNF011000 |
| Dewey | 796.357 |
| Graphics | Full-color illustrations |
| Dimensions | 7 x 9 |
| Lexile | 840 |
| ATOS Reading Level | 5.6 |
| Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 166254 |
| Accelerated Reader® Points | 1.0 |
| Features | Author/Illustrator biography, Bibliography/further reading, Glossary, Index, Photo captions, Reviewed, Sidebars, and Table of contents |
Author: Brian Howell
Reviews
VOYA
“Prior to publication, each book . . . was reviewed by a long-time veteran of that sport, and the authenticity that affords is reflected in the content. . . . [This series] has drawing power from first glance for young readers.”—VOYA
School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
“Top-notch writing, colorful photos and sidebars, fact boxes, and diagrams combine to make this series a standout…. A great series that sheds light on the reality of life in professional sports.” —School Library Journal, Series Made Simple