robinson, jackie

A biography of Jackie Robinson, a man who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights when he broke the color barrier in 1945 to become the first African-American to play major league baseball.

A simple biography of the first African American to play major-league baseball, from his childhood in California, his college days, life in the Negro League, to playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Offers children a brief overview of the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American baseball player to play for the major leagues.

Briefly profiles the life of Jackie Robinson, discussing his family, love of sports, and years in the Negro League and Major League Baseball.

African-American baseball hero Jackie Robinson tells his life story, covering such aspects as his childhood in California; his experiences at UCLA, in World War II, and in the Negro Leagues; and the impact that breaking the color barrier had on his later years, on sports, and on American society.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson that describes his childhood, service in the U.S. Army, and success as a baseball player.

Chronicles the spectacular career of Jackie Robinson, both on and off the baseball diamond, as the Dodger outfielder became the first Black player in professional baseball.

An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball.

Chronicles the struggles and achievements of the first black baseball player in the major leagues.