About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is obsessed with the 'why' and 'how' behind their favorite sport, or when they need to see that greatness is built through persistence rather than overnight luck. This volume chronicles the history of the World Series, from its humble beginnings in 1903 to modern legendary victories. It highlights the grit and resilience required to reach the pinnacle of professional athletics. Through engaging prose and archival photos, Matt Christopher explores themes of teamwork and the emotional weight of sports history. It is perfectly calibrated for the 8 to 12 age range, offering a mix of narrative excitement and factual statistics. Parents will appreciate how it encourages reading through a high interest subject, turning a passion for the game into a love for history and literacy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and fact-based. It focuses primarily on on-field action and avoids in-depth discussion of social controversies like the color barrier, making it a straightforward sports history.
