| Description |
32 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 24 cm |
| Series |
Heroes of American history.
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| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (page 31) and index . |
| Contents |
Fighting back -- A top athlete -- Army life -- Breaking the color barrier -- Courage and dignity. Fighting back -- Top athlete -- Army life -- Crossing the color line -- Courage and dignity - Timeline -- Words to know -- Learn more about jackie Robinson -- Index. |
| Summary |
At a time when American blacks and whites were kept apart in most aspects of their lives, one man s courage and talent changed sports history. Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play major league baseball. Even when racist insults exploded from the stands, Robinson kept his focus on the game and earned the world s admiration. For the rest of his life, Jackie Robinson continued to speak out for equality and civil rights. In this exciting biography, young readers will learn about our nation s trailblazing baseball hero. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader LG 4.5 0.5 106690 |
| Note |
Accelerated Reader LG 4.5 0.5 106690 |
| Subject |
Robinson, Jackie, 1919-1972 -- Juvenile literature.
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Baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre |
Biographies.
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| ISBN |
0766026000 |
| Standard No. |
9780766026001 |
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