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Provides information about baseball, explaining what it is, describing the equipment needed, the techniques of baseball, and competitions, and introducing some of the superstars of the sport.

While covering baseball's World Series, teenage sports reporters Stevie and Susan Carol investigate a rookie pitcher whose evasive answers during an interview reveal more than a few contradictions in his life story.

Encompassing the extraordinary history of Major League Baseball's New York Yankees, this photo-laden narrative underscores significant players, team accomplishments, and noteworthy moments that will stand out in young sports fans' minds.

Offers a brief history of the World Series, describing how the sporting event has evolved, how baseball teams qualify to play in the Series, what the game's rules are, and who the most memorable players have been.

Presents a short survey of the history of the World Series and profiles the 1912 classic between the Boston Red Sox and the New York Giants, the 1960 series between Pittsburgh and the Yankees, and the infamous "Curse of the Bambino.

While covering the World Series, teen reporters Stevie Thomas and Susan Carol uncover some inconsistencies in the life story of a popular, new pitcher and begin to investigate.

Readers learn about the World Series through the eyes of some of the most famous players, managers, fans, and officials in baseball history.

"[Offers a history of the sports scandal when] eight Chicago White Sox players--including Shoeless Joe Jackson--agreed to throw the 1919 World Series to the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for the promise of $20,000 each from gamblers reportedly working for New York mobster Arnold Rothstein.

Text and photographs from the "Daily Herald" look at the Chicago Cubs' 2016 championship season.

Explores the history of Major League Baseball's World Series.

"Cy Young was one of the hardest-throwing pitchers of all time. He recorded three no-hitters--including a perfect game--and accumulated more than 2,800 strikeouts on his way to the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

A pitcher reads his catcher's signal ... slider, down, and away. He winds up and releases.

"Read about the biggest baseball games, the most thrilling moments, and the greatest players in World Series history"--Provided by publisher.

"Follow the Boston Red Sox from its origins to the present. Sports fans will love learning about the history of one of baseball's most iconic teams, along with its championship wins, greatest players, and more"--.

"The World Series is the most enduring showcase in American team sports.