A Chinese boy struggles to adapt to American life-and discovers baseball. Despite his impulsive and curious nature, twelve-year-old Leon is determined to follow the Emperor's rules--to live with an American family, study hard, and return home to modernize China. But he also must keep the braid that shows his loyalty--and resist such forbidden American temptations as baseball. As Leon overcomes teasing and makes friends, his elder brother becomes increasingly...
Baseball season is almost here! As teams head to spring training, we're making plans for Opening Day, scheduled for March 30. In the meantime, here are 21 books for kids, teens, and grown-ups about baseball.