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100 Amazing Facts about Baseball: Pitchers' Secrets
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: May 2 2024
Pages: 112
Weight: 0.35
Height: 0.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Baseball has never been more exciting to discover. With *100 Amazing Facts About Baseball*, you're giving your child a lively, informative, and easy-to-read book that turns a great sport into an adventure full of surprises. Amazing rules, spectacular plays, unforgettable champions, legendary stadiums, the science of the game, and traditions from around the world: this book invites young readers to explore baseball with curiosity, joy, and admiration.
Have you ever wondered:
- why old baseball fields sometimes had such strange shapes?
- what the home plate is really for, with its unique shape?
- Why do gloves differ depending on the position?
- How can a pitcher make the ball move through the air?
- What is the sweet spot on a bat?
- Why can a single ball caught in mid-flight change everything?
- How does a great hitter make a decision in a split second?
- Why have some players become true legends?
- How did baseball become a beloved sport in so many countries?
- In what ways is this sport much more subtle than it appears?
Why choose this book for your child:
- A true book of discovery: Much more than a collection of anecdotes, this book helps readers understand baseball in all its richness, with clear explanations, surprising facts, and a real sense of storytelling.
- A read tailored for curious young readers: The tone is accessible, lively, and educational, making even children who aren't yet very familiar with the sport want to read.
- Diverse and well-chosen topics: History, rules, strategy, famous players, the science of the game, international traditions... every page offers a fresh perspective and avoids repetition.
- An excellent resource for learning while having fun: your child develops their sports knowledge, vocabulary, and general curiosity without feeling like they're doing schoolwork.
- An engaging format: the short, memorable facts make you want to keep discovering more, skim through the pages, or read the book from start to finish.
- A quiz included: the book contains a quiz to let your child test their knowledge, retain information more easily, and extend the reading experience.
- Visually appealing: the book features about ten inspiring black-and-white illustrations that accompany the text and enhance immersion.
- A smart gift idea: This book entertains, educates, and encourages curiosity-ideal for a child passionate about sports or simply eager to learn.
- Content that inspires further exploration: After reading, your child will look at a game, a bat, a glove, or a pitch with fresh eyes.
- A book to share: perfect for independent reading, but also for creating wonderful moments of family discussion around the most surprising facts.
100 Incredible Facts About Baseball is a wonderful gateway into the world of a fascinating, strategic, and spectacular sport. A book designed to spark interest, fuel the imagination, and inspire a desire to learn more.
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