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Play ball! How Baseball Works is a behind-the-scenes examination of the physics of baseball: home runs, curve balls and stolen bases.

Baseball relies on scientific principles more than any other sport. Here's how the pros use physics to throw pitches that seem to defy gravity. Kinetic energy plays a role in knocking the ball out of the park. The number crunching for statistics shows the importance of mathematics to the game.

Topics include: Stories of great players, old and newHow pitchers can stay ahead of the gameHow the pros hit with accuracy and powerBaserunning: sliding, stealing and scoringHow to warm up, prevent injuries and strengthen musclesFamous fields and the Astroturf vs. grass debate

Fun-to-read and colorfully illustrated, How Baseball Works makes the National Pastime more enjoyable than ever.