Baseball

This is just a sampling of what Montgomery County Public Libraries has to offer young baseball fans.

Books

	Ballpark by Elisha Cooper. (P COO) Describes the activities that take place in all areas of a baseball stadium before and during the game.
	Just Like Josh Gibson by Angela Johnson (Easy Johnson) A young girl's grandmother tells her of her love for baseball and the day they let her play in the game even though she was a girl.
	Boys in Control by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. (J Naylor) The Hatford boys and the Mallory girls are pitted against each other once again over some very embarrassing photographs.
	The Girls Take Over by Phyllis Reynolds Naylor. (J Naylor) The Mallory girls and the Hatford boys try to outdo each other in just about everything, including baseball.
	When Lightning Comes in a Jar by Patricia Polacco. (J Polacco) Good food and baseball figure prominently in this tale of a family summertime reunion.
	Becoming Joe DiMaggio by Maria Testa. (J Testa) Written in free verse, this is a touching story of a boy and his grandfather who become close while listening to baseball games on the radio.
	A Strong Right Arm: The Story of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson by Michelle Green. (JB Johnson) Biography of Mamie "Peanut" Johnson, one of only three women to play in the Negro Leagues.
	Mighty Jackie: Strike Out Queen by Marissa Moss. (JB Mitchell) Virne Beatrice “Jackie” Mitchell, the second woman to be signed to a minor-league contract, strikes out two of baseball’s greatest stars, Babe Ruth and Lou Gehrig.
	Promises to Keep: How Jackie Robinson Changed America. (JB Robinson) Biography of the famous athlete who helped break the color barrier.
	Ichiro Suzuki: the Best in the West by Mark Stewart. (JB Suzuki) This is a biography of Ichiro Suzuki, the first successful Japanese baseball player of the major leagues in the United States.
	Strikeout Kings by James Buckley. (J796.357 BUC) Greatest pitchers in baseball's history.
	Super Shortstops by James Buckley. (J796.357 BUC) Greatest shortstops in baseball's history.
	World Series by James Buckley. (J796.357 BUC) This new addition from the favorite DK series, explores the World Series both past and present.
	Baseball for Everyone: Stories from the Great Game by Janet Wyman Coleman. (J 796.357 COL) An illustrated history of baseball: rule changes, major players; little league; and origins of America’s favorite game.
	The Negro Leagues: All- Black Baseball by Laura Driscoll. (J796.357 DRI) In the form of a school report, Emily tells us about the history of the Negro League and some of its most famous players.
	Let’s Go to a Baseball Game by Mary Hill. (J796.357 HIL) Good introduction to baseball for the little ones.
	Baseball by Mike Kennedy. (J796.357 KEN) Presents the history, rules, equipment, and positions of baseball, as well as a list of some of the best players of all time.
	Latino Baseball’s Hottest Hitters by Mark Stewart. (J SP 796.357 STE) Biographies of Latino baseball players focusing on famous hitters.
	Latino Baseball’s Finest Fielders by Mark Stewart. (J SP 796.357 STE) Biographies of Latino baseball players focusing on famous fielders.
	Beisbol: Latino Baseball Pioneers and Legends by Jonah Winter. (J706.357 WIN) Fourteen Latino baseball pioneers are profiled.

Videos

Lucy must be traded, Charlie Brown (VIDEO J 791.433 LUC)
After a 900 game losing streak, Charlie Brown considers trading Lucy.

Play Ball! Official Rules and Regulations (VIDEO J 796.357 PLA)
Ray Romano and friends teach your children the basic rules of the game.

Mom, can you teach me how to hit? (VIDEO J 796.357 MOM)
Bobby Woods has advice about hitting techniques.

Backyard baseball drills (VIDEO J 796.357 BAC)
This video shows different drills children can practice in their backyards.

Finding Buck McHenry (VIDEO J 791.4572 FIN)
Jason believes the janitor, Mr. McHenry, is none other than Buck McHenry, baseball great. He tries to get him to coach his team by revealing his identity.

Thank you, Jackie Robinson (VIDEO J 791.4372 THA)
A young boy goes to see the baseball great, Jackie Robinson, to get an autograph for a friend.

Websites

Join the Major Leagues
Play the game for a chance to win tickets to the World Series.

Washington Nationals

Baltimore Orioles

Bethesda Big Train

Frederick Keys

MLB.com Kids Club
The Major Leagues' official site for kids!

Little League Online
This is the official Little League site with information on Little League history, summer camps, and the Little League World Series.

Baseball Library.com
Find out about baseball history and current events and explore links to new books. For kids who like facts and figures.

All American Girls Professional Baseball League
Site for the historic All American Girls Professional Baseball League that existed from 1942 to 1954.

Hispanic Heritage Baseball Museum Hall of Fame
The website of the Hispanic Heritiage Baseball Museum

Negro League Baseball Players Association
Site explores the history of Negro League Baseball.