A simple but fact-packed overview of the Atlanta Braves baseball team, covering their origins, their home stadium, their mascot, famous players and coaches, and well-known plays throughout the team's history. Additional features to aid comprehension include a table of contents, a phonetic glossary, informative captions and sidebars, stats on top plays and players, sources for further research, an index, and an introduction to the author. Go Braves! Becoming the Braves By the Numbers Game Day Uniform Team Spirit Heroes of History Big Days Modern-Day Marvels Greatest of All Time The Big Game Amazing Feats All-Time Best Glossary Fast Facts One Stride Further Find Out More Index Author/Illustrator biography Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Batter up! Young sports fans will love reading about all 30 Major League Baseball (MLB) teams in this fast-paced series. In each title, readers will explore a team in detail, from its history and biggest rivals to legendary players and greatest moments. Engaging, easy-to-read text is presented in short-but-informative chapters, and even the most reluctant readers will love the fun, fascinating sidebars, interesting infographics, and colorful photos, which combine to provide a complete snapshot of each professional team. Additional features to help readers connect with the material include a phonetic glossary, a detailed index, sources for further research, and critical-thinking questions

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