Bibliograph

Jackie Robinson, Katie Kawa

Type

Label

Jackie Robinson, Katie Kawa

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jackie Robinson

Oclc number

1032289860

Responsibility statement

Katie Kawa

Series statement

Heroes of Black History

Summary

Jackie Robinson became the first African American Major League Baseball player, and the story of how he broke baseball's color barrier brings the worlds of sports and history together. How was he chosen to break this barrier, and what struggles did he have to face once he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers? These questions and many more are answered through age-appropriate text, including sidebars that provide additional information about this member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Graphic organizers and photographs enhance the exciting story of a man whose groundbreaking career continues to inspire athletes around the world

Table Of Contents

Breaking barriers in baseball -- From Georgia to California -- A different kind of fight -- Professional baseball beginnings -- Robinson and Rickey -- "Guts enough not to fight back" -- Making it official -- A family man -- A groundbreaking game -- Change isn't easy -- A true MVP -- Life after baseball -- An important life -- Glossary -- For more information -- Index

Target audience

juvenile

Classification