If Cap Anson was baseball's first star, King Kelly was the first player whose celebrity extended beyond the diamond. The dashing mustachioed Kelly was a favorite of newspapermen, who lionized him as "King of the Diamond" and "The $10,000 Beauty"; of fans, who celebrated his daring in song ("Slide, Kelly, Slide") and his grace in poetry ("Beautiful Mike"); and certainly of the baseball establishment, which was willing to pay outrageous sums for his services. Off the field, he pursued an interest in acting, and played parts in a number of theatrical productions. And in 1888, reacting to what he described as the bookishness of his new baseball home in Boston, Kelly even tried his hand at writing. Play Ball: Stories from the Diamond Field was the first-ever memoir by a player. One of the most popular baseball titles of all time, Play Ball is a casual, often humorous stroll through Kelly's ball-playing past, with chapters on the teams he played for, the men he played alongside, his relationships with baseball figures such as Anson and Albert Spalding, his early involvement with John Ward's Brotherhood, his legendary contract with the Beaneaters, and his barnstorming adventures in the South and West.

In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This children's picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.

Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games is the best way to develop players’ skills, execution, and on-field team play! With more than 100 skill-building competitions, Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games covers everything from the fundamentals of fielding, pitching, catching, and hitting to special situations such as rundowns, base stealing, and bunting. You’ll even learn how to incorporate the games into team practices to perfect execution and prepare for opponents. Renowned coach and American Baseball Coaches Association Hall of Fame member Tom O’Connell includes games for individual players as well as group competitions for infielders, outfielders, and pitchers and catchers. Coaching tips and variations also allow the developmental games to be used with beginning, intermediate, and advanced players and teams alike. From outfielder to catcher, from player to coach, Play Ball: 100 Baseball Practice Games is your guide to more productive and engaging practices, focused play, and on-the-field excellence.

The first book in an epic series about family, friendship, and baseball Eleven-year-old cousins catcher Liam McGrath and pitcher Carter Jones grew up playing baseball together. Now, their team is on the verge of winning the greatest championship of all: the Little League Baseball World Series. To reach the title match, however, they must first beat their number one rivals from Southern California. Little do they know that the game will prove to be just the first challenge they'll face on their road to the championships.

It's time to play ball! Students will learn high-frequency words through engaging nonfiction content. Perfect for beginning readers, this book teaches these two high-frequency words: he and his. The simple, repetitive sentences are accompanied by clear images that support the text to aid in memorization. The bright images, rebus pictures, and easy-to-read text make the book appealing to young learners and older emergent readers. Children will learn the essential Fry sight words and gain confidence as readers as they learn to read independently and joyfully.

Balls are used in many games and come in different sizes and even shapes. Two young friends want to play ball, but they have trouble deciding which one to play with. Beautifully re-illustrated with a fresh and appealing look, these Beginning-to-Read books foster independent reading and comprehension. Using high frequency words and repetition, readers gain confidence while enjoying stories about everyday life and adventures. Educator resources include reading reinforcement activities and a word list in the back. Activities focus on foundational, language and reading skills. Sections include; phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and reading comprehension. Teachers’ notes available on website.

Can the big dogs get along with the small dogs at the dog park? Join Reggie, Rex, and Remi as they work together to find their lost ball. With playful illustrations and a fun story, this book emphasizes why it's important to work together and appreciate each other's differences. The high-frequency words and simple sentences build foundational reading skills and support early literacy.

Ben and Sue are no ordinary kids, they're kids in outer space. Readers watch as they play a game of space ball. Books of the Neighborhood Readers Program build early literacy skills, introduce important content-area language, and help develop speaking and writing skills. They can be integrated into any existing language arts or core reading programs.

In this charming story, three dogs must work together to find their lost ball to continue their game of fetch. This children’s picture book emphasizes the importance of working together and appreciating our differences. Kindergartners will increase early reading skills and reading comprehension through sight words and simple phrases. This 12-page guided reading book is ideal for kids ages 3-5.

Can the big dogs get along with the small dogs at the dog park? Join Reggie, Rex, and Remi as they work together to find their lost ball. With playful illustrations and a fun story, this book emphasizes why it's important to work together and appreciate each other's differences. The high-frequency words and simple sentences build foundational reading skills and support early literacy. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.