Jackie Robinson / Mara, Wil

Presents a brief introduction to the life and achievements of Jackie Robinson, the Hall of Fame baseball player who became the first African American to play for a major league team. Includes a timeline, a short poem, tips for being courageous, and a picture glossary.

An introduction to the life of Jackie Robinson, who was the first African American to play on a white Major League Baseball team.

Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.