robinson, jackie

Tells the life story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American in major league baseball, describing the discrimination he faced in his early life, his athletic talents, and his legacy.

A biography of the Hall of Fame baseball player who stood up to prejudice and threats on his life to prove his ability and become the first African-American to play in the major leagues.

A look at the life of the first Afro-American to play major league baseball, a talented athlete also known as a fighter for equal rights.

Presents a short biography of legendary baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, who became the first African-American to play in major league baseball.

A biography of the African-American athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

Provides a narrative overview of the integration of baseball, and offers biographical information on Jackie Robinson and other leading figures involved. Includes primary sources, a chronology, a glossary, ideas for research projects, and further resources.

Examines the life of the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, focusing on the role of determination in his success.

A photographic biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball, as told by his widow, Rachel; discussing his early life, college and army experiences, marriage and family, sports career, and his work in the years after he retired from baseball.

A novel based on the movie "42", a biopic from Warner Bros. Pictures about Jackie Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African-American Major League Baseball player.