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The MLB encyclopedia for kids / Brendan Flynn.

Flynn, Brendan, 1968- (author.).

Summary:

Alongside both historic and recent photographs, readers will learn about each MLB team's history, greatest seasons, greatest players, and team records. In addition, the book offers an in-depth introduction about the sport's history, a section on star players, and information on the statistical leaders in various categories. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Reference is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Record details

ISBN: 9781532196904
ISBN: 1532196903
Physical Description: 192 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 24 cm.
Publisher: Minneapolis, MN : ABDO Publishing Company, [2021]

Content descriptions

General Note:	Includes index.
Formatted Contents Note:	The history of Major League Baseball -- MLB teams -- Arizona Diamondbacks -- Atlanta Braves -- Baltimore Orioles -- Boston Red Sox -- Chicago Cubs -- Chicago White Sox -- Cincinnati Reds -- Cleveland Guardians -- Colorado Rockies -- Detroit Tigers -- Houston Astros -- Kansas City Royals -- Los Angeles Angels -- Los Angeles Dodgers -- Miami Marlins -- Milwaukee Brewers -- Minnesota Twins -- New York Mets -- New York Yankees -- Oakland Athletics -- Philadelphia Phillies -- Pittsburgh Pirates -- San Diego Padres -- San Francisco Giants -- Seattle Mariners -- St. Louis Cardinals -- Tampa Bay Rays -- Texas Rangers -- Toronto Blue Jays -- Washington Nationals -- Star players -- Hank Aaron -- Johnny Bench -- Yogi Berra -- Barry Bonds -- Rod Carew -- Steve Carlton -- Roger Clemens -- Roberto Clemente -- Ty Cobb -- Dennis Eckersley -- Bob Feller -- Whitey Ford -- Jimmie Foxx -- Lou Gehrig -- Bob Gibson -- Josh Gibson -- Ken Griffey Jr. -- Tony Gwynn -- Rickey Henderson -- Rogers Hornsby -- Derek Jeter -- Randy Johnson -- Walter Johnson -- Clayton Kershaw -- Sandy Koufax -- Greg Maddux -- Mickey Mantle -- Pedro Marti nez -- Willie Mays -- Joe Morgan -- Stan Musial -- Satchel Paige -- Jim Palmer -- Albert Pujols -- Cal Ripken Jr. -- Mariano Rivera -- Frank Robinson -- Jackie Robinson -- Pete Rose -- Babe Ruth -- Nolan Ryan -- Mike Schmidt -- Tom Seaver -- John Smoltz -- Warren Spahn -- Ichiro Suzuki -- Mike Trout -- Honus Wagner -- Ted Williams -- Cy Young -- Honorable Mentions -- MLB All-Time Leaders.
Target Audience Note:	1050 Lexile. 1050L Lexile