1919-1972

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1919-1972

Jackie Robinson takes the field

An easy-to-read graphic novel that reveals why Jackie Robinson's shattering of the color barrier in baseball is among the greatest moments in history.

Jackie Robinson

2022
"In 1947 Jackie Robinson became the first Black player in Major League Baseball since the 1800s. This book explores Robinson's life and groundbreaking achievements"--Amazon.

The story of Jackie Robinson

a biography book for new readers
2021
"Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist"--Provided by publisher.

Jackie Robinson

breaking barriers in baseball
2019
"A biography about baseball trailblazer Jackie Robinson that looks at his early childhood, how he became a major league baseball player and broke the color line, and the impact of his legacy today"--Provided by publisher.

42 today

Jackie Robinson and his legacy
2021
""42 Today" is an exploration of Jackie Robinson and his legacy"--.

True

the four seasons of Jackie Robinson
2022
Explores four major seasons of Jackie Robinson's baseball career.

Jackie Robinson

he led the way
2021
"Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the civil rights movement"--OCLC.

Home run

2021
"Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball"--Back cover.

Jackie Robinson breaks barriers

2019
"In 1947, black baseball player Jackie Robinson broke through Major League Baseball's color barrier when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers . . . [This book] examines this historic event from multiple perspectives, including those of Robinson himself, his wife, Rachel, and broadcaster Red Barber"--Provided by publisher.

Jackie's gift

When young Steve, who is Jewish, tells his new neighbor, Jackie Robinson, that his family does not have a Christmas tree, Jackie brings one to his neighbors, not knowing that they celebrate Hanukkah instead of Christmas.

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