This book introduces baseball as it is played in the United States, where it is known as the national pastime. It is a resource for players who are just starting out, offering sections on baseball history, the basic rules of the game, safety issues, and the skills needed for both batting and playing the field.

Many believe that basketball will soon rival soccer in worldwide popularity. In the United States, where basketball was invented, the sport is more popular than ever. For boys and girls interested in playing, this title is a great resource. Newer players will learn about the history of the sport, its basic rules, and game strategy.

As summer turns to fall across the United States, thousands of football players at the professional, college, high school, and youth league levels gear up for the season. This book is a great resource for both new and experienced players.

Paintball was invented in North America in the early 1980s as a game for testing individual survival skills in the woods. Since then, it has evolved into a high-tech team game played on a football or soccer field dotted with inflatable obstacles.

As athletes around the world know, soccer requires little equipment, and the rules are easy to understand. This combination of affordability and simplicity has made soccer the most popular youth league sport in the United States.

This book is a great resource for both new and experienced softball players. For those just starting out, it offers sections on softball history, the basic rules of the game, safety issues, and the skills needed for both batting and playing the field.