The Story of Baseball: Third Revised and Expanded Edition

by Lawrence S. Ritter

Book Overview

"This solid, absorbing introduction to the history, mechanics, and magic of baseball has been expanded and updated, with the addition of several chapters incorporating new baseball lore and current faces. A winner in any season."--Horn Book.

"A splendid volume for fans of all ages. a solid hit." --The New York Times

"A grand slam all the way " --School Library Journal

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688162649
• ISBN13: 9780688162641
• Release Date: April 1999
• Publisher: Collins
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 7.3" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7

Customer Reviews

The Story of Baseball

The Story of Baseball is quite simply the best book I have ever read on the subject and will appeal to young and old alike. It is very readable and filled with interesting facts and anecdotes about the sport.

ONE MORE FOR YOUNG BASEBALL BUFFS

With a foreword by Ted Williams this readable, generously illustrated volume is a trove of stories, historical data, and traditions. Babe Ruth, Hank Aaron, Roger Maris, Mark McGwire and all the greats relive some of baseball's most memorable moments. Ritter, an acknowledged expert in this field, shares his knowledge as he examines and analyzes hitting, pitching and fielding.

The Story of Baseball

This book tells the history of baseball. It highlights the past and present ball players. This book also explains the rules and how to play or be a better player. It helps those who don't understand the game to be able to understand as a viewer. This is a great book to own! Contains excellent black and white sport illustrations. An excellent book and I am recommending it for teachers, parents, and students from 3rd grade through the 12th grade levels.

This book was great!

I would recommend it for anyone who likes baseball. I would also like to comment on the "misprint". There was a team called the Boston Braves. They moved first to Milwaukee and then to Atlanta.