1 / 7It's a Numbers Game! Baseball: Math, Stats and Activities
Stats: It's a Numbers Game! Baseball connects baseball with math through player statistics, base-stealing timing, field-hit graphics, sports history and end-of-chapter activities. The listed edition is 128 pages and is aimed at readers around grades 3–7.
At a glance
- Explores how math and numbers figure into baseball, including player statistics and the timing involved in stealing a base.
- Includes baseball-history facts, graphics showing hit frequency across the field, and activities at the end of each chapter.
- The listing describes it as a book for children and gives a grade-level range of 3–7.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Combines baseball topics with math, statistics, trivia and hands-on chapter activities, offering more variety than a straight fact book.
- Field-hit graphics and examples such as base-stealing timing provide concrete ways to connect numbers with game situations.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | National Geographic Kids |
|---|---|
| Publication date | February 2, 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 128 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 142637156X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1426371561 |
| Grade level | 3 - 7 |
| Reading age | 7 - 11 years, from customers |
| Weight listed | 1.5 pounds |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 8.78 x 0.51 x 11.14 inches |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Young baseball fans interested in statistics, sports trivia and the math behind game situations.
- Families or educators looking for a baseball-themed reading and activity book for roughly grades 3–7.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking an in-depth coaching manual or a reference focused only on baseball rules. Those formats are not what the listing describes.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback describes the book as an appealing gift for baseball-loving children and highlights its math-focused content and educational angle, including a reported benefit for reading. The largely favorable aggregate ratings suggest broad approval, but ratings alone do not explain individual experiences. The described mix of statistics, graphics and activities may suit children who enjoy learning through baseball, though the listing does not establish that every reader will find the material equally engaging.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as a good gift for children who enjoy baseball.
- Feedback highlights the math content and educational appeal.
Frequently asked questions
What does the book cover?
The listing describes baseball statistics, timing in game situations, notable players and history, Little League World Series country facts, field-hit graphics and end-of-chapter activities.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 128 pages.
What age or school level is it aimed at?
The supplied details list grades 3–7 and a customer-derived reading-age range of 7–11 years.
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