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Description
This book describes the ten worst injuries in baseball history.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into baseball at all, this is a fun one to hand them. Hinnant and Jamal break down ten of the most infamous injuries in baseball history the kind of moments that make you gasp and then immediately want to look up the video clip. What makes this stand out is how it balances the shock factor with actual baseball history, so readers walk away knowing something about the sport beyond just the ouch factor. It reads fast, which makes it great for reluctant readers who might otherwise drag their feet through a longer book, and there's enough "did you know?!" content to keep sports fans hooked. Parents should know it does get into some graphic injury descriptions, so if your kid is sensitive to blood and broken bones, maybe preview it first or read it together. It's not a memoir or a story-driven book, so if you're looking for character development or a plot, look elsewhere but as a quick nonfiction pick for a road trip or a reluctant reader who needs something short, it hits the mark. If they devour this and want more, "The Game of Lives" or any of the Who HQ illustrated histories about sports are solid next stops.