Swing into spring with these baseball books

Spring is finally here, and that means the baseball season is in full swing. (Pun very much intended!) What better way to celebrate America’s pastime than to sample a few of our favorite baseball-themed books? So grab some peanuts and Cracker Jacks — and while you’re at it, grab some of these great books. They’re sure to be a home run with readers!

Now available

Boston: America’s Best Sports Town
For decades, it seemed as though the Red Sox were cursed — but with three World Series titles since the turn of the current century, Bostonians have a lot to be proud of. This colorful book is filled with stories about not just the Red Sox, but all of the teams that make Boston such an amazing place to be a sports fan.

Mike Trout: Baseball Star
Amazingly, Mike Trout was only 17 years old when the Los Angeles Angels drafted him. From his childhood in New Jersey to his impressive career in the major leagues, this book from our Focus Readers line chronicles the life of one of baseball’s biggest stars.

Kris Bryant: Baseball Star
Kris Bryant will forever have a place in the hearts of Cubs fans, thanks to his role in the team’s thrilling 2016 World Series title. In this exciting Focus Readers book, readers can experience that historic victory, along with all of the other events that helped make Bryant a star.

Coming June 2018

 
Chicago: America’s Best Sports Town
The Cubs and White Sox have given the city of Chicago more than its share of misery over the years. But with the Cubs’ World Series victory in 2016 and the White Sox winning it all in 2005, the Windy City is home to two modern-day champions. Learn all about Chicago’s impressive sports history in this fascinating book.