Baseball Blowup

(Paperback)

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Malcolm loves two thingsbaseball and science. Hes always studying the stats and coming up with ideas to help his team gain an advantage over the competition. But when Malcolms homemade glove oil causes a major blowup with his teammates he must find a way to win back their trust. Leaning into science and statistics he decides to try a new type of pitch to keep batters off balance during his next start. Will Malcolms secret pitch prove to be a game winner or just another failed experiment Find out in this exciting easy-to-read chapter book by Jake Maddox

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Who is Jake Maddox Athlete, author, world-traveler - or all three He has surfed in Hawaii, scuba-dived in Australia, and climbed the mountains of Peru and Alaska. His books range from the most popular team sports to outdoor activities to survival adventures and even to auto racing. His exploits have inspired numerous writers to walk in his footsteps - literally! Each of his stories is stamped with teamwork, fair play, and a strong sense of self-worth and discipline. Always a team-player, Maddox realizes it takes more than one man (or woman) to create a book good enough for a young reader. He hopes the lessons learned on the court, field, or arena and the champion sprinter pace of his books can motivate kids to become better athletes and lifelong readers. Eva Morales is a professional Spanish 2D artist and illustrator living near the Mediterranean Sea.She has worked in children's publishing, TV, film production, and advertising for about fourteen years. Now she works as a full-time freelance illustrator, using a combination of digital and traditional techniques. Eva loves to walk on the beach and read books in her spare time.