About the Book Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball-from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on Americas favorite pastime-- Book Synopsis Think big league baseball begins with the opening pitch? Think again! In this Sports Illustrated Kids book, go behind the scenes of a typical game day in professional baseball--from prepping the diamond and welcoming fans to hawking hot dogs and broadcasting from the booth. This fast-paced, fact-filled book will give baseball fans, young and old, a whole new perspective on Americas favorite pastime. Review Quotes This series spends time shedding light on all the people who make our favorite games possible from behind the scenes. In Homers and Hot Dogs, readers learn that its not just the trainers and coaches, but the grounds crew, concessions workers, and even the fans who make game day come alive. Strikers and Scarves has a good deal of focus on groundskeepers, security personnel, and stadium technicians, as well as broadcasters and referees. This emphasis on the periphery of the athletic spectacle shows readers both the importance of community and the multiple career opportunities in the sport. Touchdowns and Tailgates still has a fair amount of description of various football positions, which is unfortunate, but readers wont be phased. The descriptive, straightforward writing flows naturally and its readability will likely lead the young audience to seek out other titles in the series. VERDICT -Recommended for all libraries.--Abby Bussen, Waukesha Public Library, WI School Library Journal