| Description |
32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 24 cm. |
| Series |
Sports report |
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Sports report (12 Story Library (Firm))
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
The focus is on females -- The sport had an unusual beginning -- Big changes in the past 130 years -- Softball is not the same as baseball -- There are three ways to play -- Pitchers love a windmill -- Equipment keeps players protected -- Records are made to break -- Softball can pay for college -- It has a league of its own -- It's on-again, off-again in the Olympics -- It's a worldwide sport -- Fact sheet -- Glossary. |
| Summary |
"Big windups. High-scoring games. Worldwide interest. There are many reasons to love softball-discover 12 of them! Topics include softball's unusual history, its equipment, rules, and records, the National Pro Fastpitch league, and star players, like Monica Abbott and Jennie Finch. Includes a glossary, index, and editor-curated online resources for up-to-date information"-- Provided by publisher. |
| Audience |
Ages 10-13. 12-Story Library. |
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Grades 4-6. 12-Story Library. |
| Subject |
Softball -- Juvenile literature.
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Softball for women -- Juvenile literature.
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Sports for women -- Juvenile literature.
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Sports for women. (OCoLC)fst01130649
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Softball for women. (OCoLC)fst01124166
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Softball. (OCoLC)fst01124150
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| Genre/Form |
Instructional and educational works. (OCoLC)fst01919931
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Juvenile works. (OCoLC)fst01411637
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Instructional and educational works.
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| Added Title |
Twelve reasons to love softball |
| Other Form: |
Online version: Mattern, Joanne, 1963- 12 reasons to love softball Mankato, Minnesota : 12-Story Library, 2020. 9781645822066 (DLC) 2020014909 |
| ISBN |
9781645821311 (library binding) |
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1645821315 (library binding) |
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9781645821694 (paperback) |
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1645821692 (paperback) |
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