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Overview

Baseball has long been dubbed America's national pastime. When the top teams face off in the World Series each season, team legacies and fans' hearts are on the line. Author Matt Doeden covers the century-long history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings to becoming a worldwide sensation. Discover the drama behind the statistics and record books that keeps the crowd enthralled!

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9781467718967

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Reviews

Doeden, a sports writer who has written numerous books for children, provides a history of the World Series. Because the vent dates back to 1903--beginning formally when two leagues, the American League and the National League, agreed to play a 'best-of-seven series in October'--much of this history can be found in other titles. Doeden highlights a variety of topics in chapters such as 'Unforgettable: The Greatest World Series Games Ever Played, ' 'Coming up Clutch: The Best World Series Performers, ' and 'From the Black Sox to the Bloody Sock: Memorable World Series Moments.' Readers may be inspired to compare these 'best' and 'greatest' to those described in other sources, such as James Buckley's World Series (DK, 2004). What makes this book stand out is the brief section with paragraphs on other baseball championships: The College World League, the Negro World League, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, to name a few. Vintage photographs are included along with new colorful action shots in an attractive arrangement that moves the narrative text along. The book concludes with a two-page chart listing World Series results from 1903 to 2012. Here is a chance to update older collections with a new and appealing overview. --School Library Journal --Journal Baseball fans will enjoy this unique title about baseball's Fall Classic. Starting with the first World Championship in 1903, finishing with 2012 Championship, and throwing in some controversy and amazing moments in between, Doeden has created an informational, educational, and engaging book. Player statistics and records, the accounts of amazing games, plays, and The Black Sox Scandal are fun to read about. Finally, the reader learns that while some baseball 'purists' may disagree, the World Series and by extension, the game of baseball, has not changed that much in 100 plus years. Complete with photographs and World Series Results, this book is sure to be a hit with everyone who is in love with America's Pastime. --Library Media Connection --Journal A condensed history of the World Series is filled with information and selected highlights. Although there had been a series in 1903, the first officially recognized World Series occurred in 1905, in the early years of what is considered the modern age of baseball. Since then, there have been thrills and spectacles, heroes and goats, and games that have reverberated through the years in memory and controversy. Doeden presents the Fall Classic's basic history as well as chapters spotlighting special games, players and individual moments, balancing long-ago events and players with those of recent years. All of them are interesting and informative, but no criteria are given concerning the selections. Every fan will find some favorites and also experience disappointment that some special ones are left out. A final chapter speculates on the future of the World Series and of baseball itself. Text is composed in accessible, conversational language and carefully arranged with clear headings in red display type announcing the player or the date and the teams involved, all augmented by period action photos and statistics. There are also sidebars, framed on a grass-green field, offering further information about the dead ball era, the Commissioner's Trophy, Shoeless Joe Jackson, the Curse of the Bambino and more. Endlessly fascinating and a sharing opportunity for children and adults who love the game. --Kirkus Reviews --Journal

Baseball fans will enjoy this unique title about baseball's Fall Classic. Starting with the first World Championship in 1903, finishing with 2012 Championship, and throwing in some controversy and amazing moments in between, Doeden has created an informational, educational, and engaging book. Player statistics and records, the accounts of amazing games, plays, and The Black Sox Scandal are fun to read about. Finally, the reader learns that while some baseball 'purists' may disagree, the World Series and by extension, the game of baseball, has not changed that much in 100 plus years. Complete with photographs and World Series Results, this book is sure to be a hit with everyone who is in love with America's Pastime. --Library Media Connection --Journal A condensed history of the World Series is filled with information and selected highlights. Although there had been a series in 1903, the first officially recognized World Series occurred in 1905, in the early years of what is considered the modern age of baseball. Since then, there have been thrills and spectacles, heroes and goats, and games that have reverberated through the years in memory and controversy. Doeden presents the Fall Classic's basic history as well as chapters spotlighting special games, players and individual moments, balancing long-ago events and players with those of recent years. All of them are interesting and informative, but no criteria are given concerning the selections. Every fan will find some favorites and also experience disappointment that some special ones are left out. A final chapter speculates on the future of the World Series and of baseball itself. Text is composed in accessible, conversational language and carefully arranged with clear headings in red display type announcing the player or the date and the teams involved, all augmented by period action photos and statistics. There are also sidebars, framed on a grass-green field, offering further information about the dead ball era, the Commissioner's Trophy, Shoeless Joe Jackson, the Curse of the Bambino and more. Endlessly fascinating and a sharing opportunity for children and adults who love the game. --Kirkus Reviews --Journal Doeden, a sports writer who has written numerous books for children, provides a history of the World Series. Because the vent dates back to 1903--beginning formally when two leagues, the American League and the National League, agreed to play a 'best-of-seven series in October'--much of this history can be found in other titles. Doeden highlights a variety of topics in chapters such as 'Unforgettable: The Greatest World Series Games Ever Played, ' 'Coming up Clutch: The Best World Series Performers, ' and 'From the Black Sox to the Bloody Sock: Memorable World Series Moments.' Readers may be inspired to compare these 'best' and 'greatest' to those described in other sources, such as James Buckley's World Series (DK, 2004). What makes this book stand out is the brief section with paragraphs on other baseball championships: The College World League, the Negro World League, and the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, to name a few. Vintage photographs are included along with new colorful action shots in an attractive arrangement that moves the narrative text along. The book concludes with a two-page chart listing World Series results from 1903 to 2012. Here is a chance to update older collections with a new and appealing overview. --School Library Journal --Journal

Author Information

Matt Doeden began his career as a sports writer. Since then, he's spent more than a decade writing and editing children's nonfiction. Matt lives in Minnesota with his family.

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