robinson, jackie

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to professional baseball player Jackie Robinson.

"Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. [This biography of]Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time of social unrest. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index"--Provided by publisher.

A brief biography of Jackie Robinson, focusing on how he overcame baseball's color barrier.

A biography of the first African American Major League Baseball player, Jackie Robinson.

"A coming of age story set in historic and diverse Montreal, where a young Jewish boy dreams of a brighter future just as Jackie Robinson is making history with baseball's Montreal Royals."--Provided by publisher.

On April 15, 1947, Matt Romano and his father watch the Brooklyn Dodgers season-opener, during which Jackie Robinson, a twenty-eight-year-old rookie, breaks the "color line" that had kept black men out of Major League baseball.

"Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in U.S. sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and life"--Provided by publisher.

Looks at the life and career of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American baseball player to play for the major leagues.

The author shares her experience growing up during 1963, an important year of the civil rights movement.

"In an era of discrimination, Jackie Robinson broke Major League Baseball's race barrier. Facing harassment, he stayed focused on the game, becoming the MLB Rookie of the Year in 1947 and later a baseball legend"--Provided by publisher.