Every time you watch baseball, you’re participating in the latest chapter of a compelling story that goes back hundreds of years. In 24 lectures that paint a portrait of the sport’s remarkable past and take you from the decades before the Civil War to the pivotal year of 1920, Play Ball! The Rise of Baseball as America’s Pastime strikes a perfect balance between sports lore and cultural history.

A brief introduction to the game of baseball as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the game of football as intended to be played by children.

A brief introduction to the basic moves and plays of a soccer game.

Julia wants to join her best friend Ava on the cheerleading squad in her new school--but if she is a better cheerleader than Ava, will it damage their friendship?

Picked last for kickball, Amelia Bedelia gets another chance to prove her athleticism when her class holds a mini-Olympics.

Joe thinks of himself as "The Flash", a hotshot basketball player who knows the coolest moves, and who spends a lot of time trying to wow the crowd.

Describes unusual sports and their strange rules, locations, and competitors.

When the girls' soccer team is canceled, three girls have to join the arch rival team, but the members on their new team aren't exactly welcoming.

Briefly explores the history of sports cars, highlighting fun facts about their characteristics, their capabilities on and off-road, and the kinds of races and competitions sports cars are used for. Includes a glossary.