Jim Gigliotti is the author of more than two dozen books, primarily for young readers. A former editor at the National Football League, he draws upon his extensive experience to craft engaging narratives. His writing often explores themes that resonate with a younger audience, offering a unique perspective on the world through language that is both accessible and enriching.
"As the pitcher sends the ball flying, the batter takes a big swing. Crack! The ball zooms out of the park. It's a home run. From the perfecting a pitch to syncing up a swing, baseball takes skill, practice, and a little bit of STEM. Explore the science,technology, engineering, and math behind the game of baseball. Sports and STEM? Score!"--
Her reign of 63 years and seven months is known as the Victorian Era, a period of industrial, cultural, scientific, and political change that was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. But Victoria was raised under close supervision until she became Queen of the United Kingdom at the young age of 18. This book tells her story.