United States -- Cuba -- Colombia -- Dominican Republic -- Italy -- Nicaragua -- Panama -- Puerto Rico -- Venezuela -- Japan -- South Korea -- Australia -- Little League

"It might be America's favorite pastime, but baseball isn't just an American sport! From Cuba to Japan, Australia to Italy, a diverse melting pot of countries and cultures have embraced the ole ballgame. In Baseball Around the World, you'll take a multicultural world tour to meet the nations and players who have pushed baseball to international popularity--with a twist, of course. Find out what they eat at Japanese baseball stadiums, how a gold rush brought baseball to Australia, why South Korean games are allowed to end in a tie, and much more in this home run of a book!"--Back cover