Baseball and Softball introduces readers to America's national pastimes. Alongside introductions to the rules and skills required for each sport, readers will learn about the history, great teams, and inspirational legends that have made baseball and softball so popular for nearly two centuries. Features include a glossary, additional resources, and an index.

Includes glossary, index and online resources (page 127). Abdo Early Reference.

Introduction -- Overview -- Skills -- Positions -- Staying safe -- All about baseball -- All about softball -- Top baseball teams -- Top softball teams -- Baseball icons -- Softball icons -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index -- Photo credits.