From long home runs to no-hitters to amazing World Series moments, baseball has thrilled fans ever since it first emerged in the mid-1800s. This title details the sport's history, record-breaking athletes, and unique traditions. The title features informative sidebars, exciting photos, a glossary, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. SportsZone is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.