Book excerpt: Baseball is introduced to English language learners in way that is both educational and enjoyable. This fictionalized account allows readers to experience the thrills of an action-packed baseball game--from arriving at the baseball park to watching a batter hit a home run. Beginning readers discover fun facts about this common childhood experience with the help of accessible text presented in both English and standard Latin American Spanish. A helpful picture glossary aids in building a strong vocabulary by reinforcing the meanings of new words introduced in this engaging book. Bright illustrations bring the excitement of a baseball game to readers with every turn of the page.