Winning Women in Baseball and Softball Book

Books in Barron's "Sport Success" series profile successful female athletes and recount their triumphs on fields of play. Books also cover the story of each sport, summarize rules, and present important information on resources for playing and actively promoting the games among women. They encourage girls to participate in athletics as a way of having fun and developing the habit of success that will extend to other aspects of their lives. This title profiles baseball and softball stars Julie Croteau, Dot Richardson, Lisa Fernandez, and Ila Borders. Girls will also find tips on successful hitting, pitching, and fielding. (Ages 10 and older)

Surveys the history of women in baseball and softball, how the games are played, what equipment is used, and the lives of four famous players, Dot Richardson, Lisa Fernandez, Ila Borders, and Julie Croteau.