By: Kingfisher

This soccer encyclopedia for kids contains a wealth of information and photos about the history of soccer, playing the game, soccer legends, strategy, and soccer competitions.

This story, written by baseball superstar Alex Rodriguez, is inspired by his childhood passion for baseball — which included getting up at 5 a.m. to practice!

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By: Jonah Winter

This collection profiles 14 Latino baseball pioneers (Roberto Clemente, Bobby Avila, etc.) who played during the first half of the 20th century, often in the Negro Leagues or winter leagues of Latin America.

Building with Dad
By: Carol Nevius
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Dad's helper is ready to visit the construction site of his new school! Clever rhymes take us through the building project, from the groundbreaking to the finishing touches as the first school buses arrive.

By: Carl Deuker
Seth Barham was still reeling from his father's death a few years ago. Feeling lost and abandoned, Seth meets Jimmy and the two quickly become best friends. Jimmy introduces Seth to baseball and helps pull Seth out of his funk.
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This short-story collection features tales of young Latinos in California who face real-life problems big and small, including making the baseball team.

By: Ron Koertge
What would you do if you had to stay home from school for months? That's what happened to Kevin Boland, who lived and breathed baseball until he got mononucleosis. To ease the boredom while he's cooped up at home, kevin starts writing poetry.
By: Matt Christopher
Albert Pujols is arguably the greatest player of his generation — in 2009, The Sporting News named him the player of the decade. Learn more about the life and career of the St. Louis Cardinal slugger/first baseman in this biography.

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