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America's Classic Ballparks by James Buckley is a fun read for any fan of the sport, even the most casual of one.

Part of the fun of going to a professional baseball game is the atmosphere, and a large part of that is the ballpark itself. One of the best feelings is coming through to the seating area and getting that first glimpse of the field. This book brings back all of those memories.

Baseball nostalgia is almost a beast unto itself. We fondly remember the places and games we saw, but we show more also tend to be nostalgic for things we never saw but only heard about. I have been to a number of the ballparks included here, and certainly enjoyed my walk down memory lane. But the ballparks I never visited I still felt nostalgic over, because they are such a big part of the history of the game. Many baseball fans become fans when they are young, so even the history-based nostalgia can take us back to our childhood. At least it does me.

While the truly iconic parks are included, readers will remember the places that stand out for them, usually because of where they lived. For me, Memorial Stadium in Baltimore is the place of my childhood (both baseball and football). DC/RFK Stadium was the other one for me because my dad, poor guy, was a Senators fan. While neither stadium is included the book still brought back memories of those ballparks.

Highly recommended for anyone who likes baseball. Whether the feel of going to the ballpark or the memories of baseball's milestones, this volume will take you back.

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Join siblings Matt and Kelly as they attend their first professional baseball game in this engaging book for children beginning to read alone. Full-color, high-quality photographs throughout the book illustrate Matt and Kelly’s activities at the game and help clarify the meanings of potentially-challenging words, like usher. The book (a level 2 reader) has long and short alternating sentences and a more advanced vocabulary than Level 1 books. The font is large, there is white space around show more the text, and the action is fast-paced. The first page of the story sets up the context and draws readers in with the statement that Matt and Kelly are “excited” to be going on a “special trip” to a baseball game.

The front page of the book has a note to parents and teachers about how DK Readers like this book aim to “capture a child’s interest while developing his or her reading skills.” The levels of DK Reader books – from pre-level 1-4 are described on the back cover. The book includes a certificate for children to complete when they have finished reading the book. Let’s Go to the Ballpark is especially recommended for children who like and/or play sports, particularly baseball. show less

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