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Description
This book highlights the key personalities and memorable games in the history of the team that changed its name to the Astros in 1965 when it moved to the first indoor baseball stadium, the Astrodome.
Quick Summary
If your kid is into baseball, especially the Astros, this is a solid little read that packs some fun stories into just a few pages. Goodman focuses on the team's early days and the wild ride of moving into the Astrodome, which was this groundbreaking indoor stadium that honestly sounds pretty sci-fi for the 1960s. There are enough player personalities and game highlights to keep sports fans turning pages, and at this reading level, it's accessible without being babyish perfect for kids who want something quick they can finish in one sitting. It's mostly a celebration of the sport and the team, so there's nothing tricky for parents to worry about; it's just good baseball history done in an entertaining way. If your young reader devours this and wants more team histories, they might also like "The History of the New York Yankees" by the same author or any similar sports series for middle graders.