Big-league hopefuls with careers cut tragically short. International players who inspired their countries. Games played during wartime. The lesser-known sides of baseball history. Selected sources. Full-color illustrations.
Title alpha The League of Outsider Baseball: An Illustrated History of Baseball’s Forgotten Heroes
Category Sports and Recreation High
Pages Count 240
Genre Nonfiction
Topics Baseball players. Biography. Baseball. U.S. history. International history.
SRC Level 11.700000
SRC Points 16.000000
Lexile 1230L
Trim Size 7 1/3" x 7 1/3"
JLG Span Spring
Language English
Rights type Print
Publication date 2015-05-04
JLG Release Date May 2015
Minimum grade 9
Maximum grade 12
Reading level High
Format Print
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
Sports and Recreation High
Sports and Recreation High (Grades 9 & Up)
For Grades 9 & Up
This collection includes exciting books focused on athlete experiences, competition, and the broader culture of sports and recreation. Featuring a mix of fiction and nonfiction, selections explore sports through personal stories, real-world perspectives, and a range of activities that reflect the different ways teens engage with sports. Some selections are written for adults but are thoughtfully chosen for their relevance and appeal to teen readers.