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Dec 23, 2010 | ISBN 9780448455570 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Dec 23, 2010 | ISBN 9781101476550 | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
Feb 02, 2016 | 62 Minutes | Middle Grade (8-12) Buy
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Dec 23, 2010 | ISBN 9780448455570 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Dec 23, 2010 | ISBN 9781101476550 | Middle Grade (8-12)
Feb 02, 2016 | ISBN 9780451482501 | Middle Grade (8-12)
62 Minutes
A boy who always stood up for himselfA teenage sports superstarAn African-American who changed the face of baseball forever
As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did “fans” send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.
As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did “fans” send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him.
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Gail Herman has written many books for children, including easy-to-reads such as Flower Girl, Otto the Cat, What a Hungry Puppy, and Step into Reading’s own The Lion and the Mouse and There Is a Town. She has also written has written several biographies… More about Gail Herman
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