{"product_id":"martian-baseball-league-john-scarinci-9798268138153","title":"Martian Baseball League","description":"\u003cb\u003e\"A hilarious, high-energy sci-fi sports adventure for kids who love baseball, outer space, and BIG imagination!\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBaseball is already one of the toughest sports on Earth... now imagine playing it on Mars. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIt's the year 2133, and 12-year-old Nolan Hubble has just received the invitation of a lifetime: travel to Mars and compete against a youth team of Mars colonists in the Solar Series Championship. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs the star player of the Earth Terras, Nolan is confident he can help his team dominate the Mars Red Rox-until he learns Mars plays by very different rules. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe ball soars farther in low gravity. Curveballs refuse to curve. Breathing is... complicated. And the Martian players aren't exactly playing fair. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhen an accident leaves the Terras without a coach, Nolan's brainy best friend, Tommy, steps in. Suddenly the boys must navigate freezing Martian temperatures, strange food, a cheating Red Rox slugger, and the VERY angry parents Nolan left behind on Earth. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith the odds stacked against them, Nolan and Tommy must use creativity, teamwork, and a little science to win the championship-before Nolan gets grounded across the solar system. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eKids ages 8-12 will love this book if they enjoy: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSports with a fun twist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpace, planets, and futuristic tech\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHumor and adventure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFriendship and teamwork stories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSTEM concepts woven into exciting action\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"The perfect blend of entertainment and education. Kids walk away understanding the science behind the story-and wanting to learn more.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A home run for STEM education-this book turns science concepts into pure fun without kids even realizing they're learning.\" \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Finally, a sci-fi adventure that teaches real science while keeping the pages turning. A fantastic resource for classrooms and parents.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"An engaging introduction to interplanetary physics wrapped in a story that sports fans will devour.\"\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e John Scarinci\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798268138153\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 148\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.46lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d","brand":"John Scarinci","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48114125308159,"sku":"9798268138153","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_3520b8f8-fa6b-4f73-b02b-ee19352468f2.jpg?v=1769619269","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/martian-baseball-league-john-scarinci-9798268138153","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}