and a mean bat they call Bully the Bat. It is a fun little story that teaches children not to think too highly of themselves but to be humble. It also encourages them to be content with the way God made them by teaching that God has given each person a unique purpose in life. A Day at the Ballpark is the first book in a series of Christian children's books called The Wannabe Kids. These books teach kids that with God in their lives, they can be anything they Wannabe.  (less)

writer Dan Gutman answers the big questions and then opens your eyes to elements you hadn't even imagined. Not just a simple how-to book, The Way Baseball Works covers all the bases, including equipment: how the tools of the game - the bat, ball, glove, mask, and so many more - were born, how they developed, and how they influenced the game; strategy: how the manger makes decisions, what each player is thinking as the pitcher goes into his windup, the psychological warfare that goes on in the confrontation between hitter and pitcher; and playing the game: how the fastball, curver, splitter, slider and knuckler are thrown, and what a batter can do to hit them. The beauty of the double play. The art of the stolen base. Through photos, charts, and computer-generated graphics, this fascinating and instructive book will deepen every fan's understanding and appreciation of the game. Created in conjunction with the National Baseball Hall of Fame, The Way Baseball Works carries the mark of one of America's most venerable institutions and the world's best source for baseball knowledge.  (less)

to first to beat the runner. More than 100 reasons why baseball is the zaniest sport.BRBRLaugh over baseball's oddest plays and weirdest happenings. Find out about a team that gave up 26 earned runs in a game, 16 in one inning. Or, a player who got the ball stuck in his glove, and threw both to first to beat the runner. Over 100 reasons why baseball is the zaniest sport.BRBR  (less)

outfield play. In addition to his athletic achievements, Jones has aided many charities, including Jadens Ladderan organization dedicated to assisting women and children who have survived abusive situations. Jones and his wife, Nicole, serves as ambassadors for the charity.  (less)