Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat
Good Wood: The Story of the Baseball Bat

Author: Stuart Miller

Publisher: ACTA Publications

Published: 2011-11-15

Total Pages: 272

ISBN-13: 0879460024

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In Good Wood, New York Times contributor Stuart Miller takes readers on a journey through the rich and storied—and occasionally nefarious—story of the baseball bat and those who have made them and swung them. With over 50 photos, Miller reveals the creation, history, and development of the bat, brings readers up to date on modern methods and materials for making bats, and explores the folklore surrounding bats.

The Lucky Baseball Bat
The Lucky Baseball Bat

Author: Matt Christopher

Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers

Published: 1991

Total Pages: 58

ISBN-13: 9780316142601

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When Martin, the Tigers' newest slugger, loses his lucky baseball bat, he fears that he has also lost his ability to play baseball. By the author of The Hit-Away Kid. Reprint.

Louisville Slugger
Louisville Slugger

Author:

Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13:

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A photo essay describing how baseball bats are made for the Hillerich and Bradsby company in Louisville, Kentucy.

Baseball Bats for Christmas
Baseball Bats for Christmas

Author: Michael Kusugak

Publisher:

Published: 1990

Total Pages: 28

ISBN-13: 9781550371444

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Describes Christmas in 1955 in Repulse Bay when two little boys find a bat to play baseball with on the Arctic circle.

The Story of a Baseball Bat
The Story of a Baseball Bat

Author: Robin Nelson

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2021-01-01

Total Pages: 24

ISBN-13: 1728410002

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How does a tree become a baseball bat? First, a tree is cut into logs. Then logs are cut and shaped. Next a machine carves them. Then the bat is sanded. Follow the process step by step.

From Wood to Baseball Bat
From Wood to Baseball Bat

Author: Robin Nelson

Publisher: Lerner Publications ™

Published: 2017-08-01

Total Pages: 25

ISBN-13: 154150559X

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How does a piece of wood become a brand-new baseball bat? Follow each step in the process—from cutting the wood to shipping the bat to a store—in this fascinating book!

Brothers at Bat
Brothers at Bat

Author: Audrey Vernick

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 44

ISBN-13: 0547822855

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The Acerra family had sixteen children, including twelve ball-playing boys. It was the 1930s, and many families had lots of kids. But only one had enough to field a baseball team . . . with three on the bench! The Acerras were the longest-playing all-brother team in baseball history. They loved the game, but more important, they cared for and supported each other and stayed together as a team. Nothing life threw their way could stop them. Full of action, drama, and excitement, this never-before-told true story is vividly brought to life by Audrey Vernick’s expert storytelling and Steven Salerno’s stunning vintage-style art.

Hitting with Torque
Hitting with Torque

Author: Paul F. Petricca

Publisher: Archway Publishing

Published: 2017-11-07

Total Pages: 264

ISBN-13: 1480853542

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Paul Petricca draws on his experience as a coach, player, blogger, and student of baseball and softball to share what hes learned about hitting in this essential guide for players seeking dramatic results at the plate. The author presents easy to understand hitting mechanics highlighting how the engineering concept of torque can be applied to hitting and is often the difference between a weak groundball or a long home run. Topics covered include understanding where hitting power really comes from and the importance of increasing bat speed through the fundamentals of a repeatable and powerful rotational swing. Hitters of all ages who adopt his eight hitting keys will enjoy a dramatic increase in bat speed and power almost immediately. Hitting with Torque is more than a set of hitting mechanics---its a mindset. Readers will be challenged to look past the worn-out hitting theories and myths that have been holding back hitters from reaching their full potential. With an open mind and practice, all hitters can unlock the power and consistency that is Hitting with Torque.

Bats at the Ballgame
Bats at the Ballgame

Author: Brian Lies

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 2010-09-06

Total Pages: 37

ISBN-13: 0547505019

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On deck and ready for your reading lineup, New York Times bestselling author-illustrator Brian Lies’s ode to “batty” baseball fans. You think humans are the only ones who enjoy America’s national pastime? Grab your bat—the other kind—and your mitt, because it’s a whole new ballgame when evening falls and bats come fluttering from the rafters to watch their all-stars compete. Get set to be transported to the right-side-up and upside-down world of bats at play, as imagined and illustrated by bestselling author-illustrator Brian Lies. Hurry up! Come one—come all! We’re off to watch the bats play ball!

Big Bird at Bat
Big Bird at Bat

Author: Sarah Albee

Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780679870906

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Big Bird's at bat--and CRACK!--it's a fly ball out of the yard, past the playground, and through every page of this sporty board book. Toddlers' favorite game of peekaboo meets high action in a rollicking rhyme that will delight all terrible twos with a taste for trouble. Full-color illustrations.