ReviewsGreat Sports Teams series. These slight surveys trace the history of each professional sports team, briefly noting important players, coaches, and managers, and discussing a few key seasons, as well as the teams' prospects for the future. Illustrated with sometimes dark photos in both black and white and color, each volume ends with a section of statistics and includes the teams' mailing addresses and websites. Bib., glos., ind., The Horn Book Guide January-June 2000
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition21
Grade FromFifth Grade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
IllustratedYes
Grade ToSeventh Grade
Dewey Decimal796.357/64/0979461
SynopsisFirst formed in New York, and having moved to San Francisco, the Giants are one of the most storied franchises in baseball history. Some of the greatest players to play the game have worn the Giants uniform, including Christy Mathewson, Willie Mays, Willie McCovey, and current hero Barry Bonds. The glory days and the present success of a franchise that has appeared in baseball's fall classic an impressive 16 times are recounted.