CHALLENGE AT SECOND BASE Stan Martin's chances of playing second base seem next to zero at the start of the season. His rival for the position, Gary Newman, looks tough to beat. Stan loves baseball-maybe even more than his brother, Phil, who played pro ball until quitting suddenly the year before-but after experiencing a few setbacks, Stan is tempted to quit too. Then Stan receives a mysterious note telling him to stick it out-and soon Stan finds himself face-to-face with the challenge at second base.

Twelve-year-old Danny thinks that there is something very familiar about the girl who plays shortstop on the team he faces during the championship series, and his curiosity leads him to a surprising discovery about his own adoption.

Chico, a native of Puerto Rico and an excellent swimmer, joins the Royals baseball team but has trouble making friends with String, the most popular member of the team.

Baseball runs in David Kroft's family. His father was a good player in his day, his uncles play on professional teams, and David's older brother, Don, is the best short-stop in the history of Penwood High School.

Shortstop Sandy makes the error of not telling fellow players why he leaves ballgames early and alienates them further by excluding them from his friendship with an older boy.

Book Features: • Ages 5-8, Grades K-3, Guided Reading Level J, Lexile 390L • 32 pages, 6 inches x 9 inches • Early reader chapter book • Large type with full-color illustrations • Glossary, post-reading activity, and discussion questions included Good Sportsmanship in Action: Diego Chase, Second Base engages kids with a fun story about baseball. Diego is on the baseball team, but he has trouble paying attention during games. With the help of a teammate, he learns to keep his eye on the ball. Entertaining and Educational: This 32-page chapter book features an engaging story about friendship. It includes an activity-based picture glossary, post-reading discussion questions, and a fun extension activity to encourage reading comprehension. Beginning Readers: This beginner level chapter book features high-frequency words, basic sentences, an engaging baseball story, and colorful illustrations to help kindergarteners through third graders build reading fluency and confidence. Sports Books For Kids: Part of the Good Sports series, this book will help your kid learn about what it means to show good sportsmanship and be a true team player. Children are sure to be entertained throughout this captivating and humorous story. Why Rourke Educational Media: Since 1980, Rourke Publishing Company has specialized in publishing engaging and diverse non-fiction and fiction books for children in a wide range of subjects that support reading success on a level that has no limits.

Written by former Major League All-Star second-baseman Tom Herr. This book discusses Baseball strategy & fundamental instruction for coaches, players, & fans. A VIEW FROM SECOND BASE is sure to be appreciated by Baseball lovers of all ages. The book includes 33 captioned photographs showing various Baseball techniques & also gives an in-depth look into Baseball strategies from a "Big League" perspective. Learn the nuances of the game from a Pro known for his knowledge & execution of the fundamentals. "Tommy knows how the game should be played."--Whitey Herzog. For ordering information FAX: 717-898-4633 or write to Double Play Press, 1077 Olde Forge Crossing, Lancaster, PA 17601.