Dozens of games, celebrations, activities and crafts (such as creating an hour glass, a catapult, a coat of arms, and a code of honor) invite kids to investigate the Middle Ages; through descriptions of food, clothing and more, they can become part of a mythical time of castles and kings, cathedrals and conquests.

The second middle grade book in the New York Times bestselling Jeter Publishing imprint, Hit & Miss is a baseball novel inspired by the youth of legendary sports icon and role model Derek Jeter.
"Just try to make solid contact, stay level and in control. Positive thoughts only, right?"

That's the advice Derek's father gives him about batting—and a lot more. It seems that Little League season is here. Throughout...