cover image How Baseball Works

How Baseball Works

Keltie Thomas. Owl Books, $19.95 (64pp) ISBN 978-1-894379-60-1

New titles offer tips and information for budding athletes. How Baseball Works by Keltie Thomas, illus. by Greg Hall, details some of the history and how-to regarding America's favorite pastime. Chapters explain baseball gear and the ways the game has evolved over time, with hints and anecdotes related in sidebars such as ""Legends of the Game,"" ""Quick Hit"" and ""Try This."" An explanation of basic rules and a glossary keep readers game-ready. Each spread is divided into small bites of information, and humorous cartoon illustrations (such as a caricatured Green Monster at Fenway Park) and photos add to the visual appeal. (Apr.)