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Topic: BASEBALL!
(Books at the 1st Grade reading level - PART 2 OF 2)


Here is Part 2 of our list of books about Baseball that are at the 1st Grade reading level. For Part 1, click here. For books at the Kindergarten reading level that are about baseball, check here.

(For books about Jackie Robinson --at more advanced levels;  click here)

Note: there are many books with stories that feature baseball.  This list has a few but it mostly features Non-Fiction titles.


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bookcover of BASEBALL FUN (Kaeden Books) by Diana E. GeddesBASEBALL FUN
(Kaeden Books)
by Diana E. Geddes
Kate Salley Palmer (Illustrator)

Downright obscure and probably out of print, this book follows Jose as he goes to a ball game. Your local library may have this one.

Reading Information:
Word Count: 51
Page Count: 12
Accelerated Reader:  1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 172858


bookcover of GOODNIGHT BASEBALL (Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books) by Michael Dahl
GOODNIGHT BASEBALL
(Sports Illustrated Kids Bedtime Books)
by Michael Dahl

3.98 STARS from 122 GoodReaders

Peanuts, popcorn... this story describes a fun time had by a father and son as the build a summer memory.  Moms have commented that it makes a good bedtime read.

sample page #1 from bookcover of GOODNIGHT BASEBALL by Michael Dahl

sample page #2 from bookcover of GOODNIGHT BASEBALL by Michael Dahl

Word Count: 210
Page Count: 32
Accelerated Reader:  1.6 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 175311 
Lexile: AD410L
--sample pages available (Look for kindle. You can read these on your computer too.)


bookcover of BASE + BALL = BASEBALL by Amanda Rondeau BASE + BALL = BASEBALL
by Amanda Rondeau

More of a specialty book for classrooms, this one is all about compound words. 

Word Count: 112
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reading level: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 72218


bookcover of BASEBALL IS FUN (First Step into Nonfiction: Sports Are Fun!) by Robin Nelson
BASEBALL IS FUN
(First Step into Nonfiction: Sports Are Fun!)
by Robin Nelson

3.4 STARS from 5 GoodReaders

Simple language and bright photographs reinforce what children know about baseball.  

This book features a table of contents so children can begin to become familiar with this non-fiction feature.

Table of Contents from bookcover of BASEBALL IS FUN by Robin Nelson

page sample #2 from BASEBALL IS FUN by Robin Nelson

page sample #3 from BASEBALL IS FUN by Robin Nelson

Word Count: 216
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 159058
Lexile: 400L
-- sample pages available


bookcover of LET'S PLAY BASEBALL! (Sports and Activities) by Terri DeGezelleLET'S PLAY BASEBALL!
(Sports and Activities)
by Terri DeGezelle

Covers equipment and the basics.  Photos are okay.  Here's some sample text:
Teams take turns at bat.
The pitcher throws the ball.
The batter tries to hit the
ball with the bat.
Word Count: 146
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 105109 
Lexile: 350L
-- also available in a bilingual (Spanish/English) version


bookcover of MY DAY AT THE BASEBALL GAME: A Book About A Special Day by Heather L. Feldman
MY DAY AT THE BASEBALL GAME: A Book About A Special Day
(Powerkids Readers: My World)
by Heather L. Feldman


I couldn't find any information except for these sample pages.

sample page #1 from MY DAY AT THE BASEBALL GAME: A Book About A Special Day (Powerkids Readers: My World) by Heather L. Feldman

sample page #2 from MY DAY AT THE BASEBALL GAME: A Book About A Special Day (Powerkids Readers: My World) by Heather L. Feldman

Word Count: 130
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.7 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 105109 


bookcover from GET A HIT, MO! by David Adler
GET A HIT, MO!
by David Adler

3.33 STARS from 52 GoodReaders

This book is part of a series about Mo. In this book Mo is playing on a team but he's the youngest player and he's really afraid he won't be able to contribute.  (But we all know he'll do fine.)  

sample page #1 from GET A HIT, MO! by David Adler

sample page #2 from GET A HIT, MO! by David Adler

Word Count: 502
Page Count:
Accelerated Reading level: 1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 180448
Lexile: 220L


bookcover of I KNOW BASEBALL (21st Century Basic Skills Library: I Know Sports) by Joanne Mattern
I KNOW BASEBALL
(21st Century Basic Skills Library: I Know Sports)
by Joanne Mattern  

Like some of the other non-fiction books, this one from Cherry Lake Publishing includes a Table of Contents and Glossary so children can become familiar with the format of big kid books.

Colorful photos and rules of the game.
Table of Contents from I KNOW BASEBALL by Joanne Mattern

Sample page #2 from I KNOW BASEBALL by Joanne Mattern

Sample page #3 from I KNOW BASEBALL by Joanne Mattern
Word Count: 200
Page Count: 24
Accelerated Reader: 1.8 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 160955 
Lexile: 490L


bookcover of BASEBALL (Reading Power: Sports Training) by Jack Otten
BASEBALL
(Reading Power: Sports Training)
by Jack Otten

Not sure about this one. Look at the strange sample page. There appears to have been a strange and poorly done deletion: See my arrow.
Table of Contents from BASEBALL (Reading Power: Sports Training) by Jack Otten


sample page #2 from BASEBALL (Reading Power: Sports Training) by Jack Otten

Word Count: 257
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 56079
--Spanish edition


bookcover of DAVID ORTIZ: BASEBALL STAR (Sports Superstars) by Ann HoffmanDAVID ORTIZ: BASEBALL STAR
(Sports Superstars)
by Ann Hoffman

A nice edition to the list, this book focuses on a particular Red Sox baseball star. It's available in Spanish as well as English.

Table of Contents from DAVID ORTIZ: BASEBALL STAR by Ann Hoffman

sample page #2 from DAVID ORTIZ: BASEBALL STAR by Ann Hoffman

sample page #3 from DAVID ORTIZ: BASEBALL STAR by Ann Hoffman


Word Count: 159
Page Count:  24
Accelerated Reader: 1.9 / points: 0.5
AR quiz: 110387
--Spanish/English bilingual edition

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