1919-1972

A brief, illustrated biography of Jackie Robinson that chronicles his childhood, describes his success in baseball, and discusses his role in the civil rights movement.

An autobiography of the baseball star who was the first black player to be accepted by a major league team.

The author draws upon over one thousand personal interviews with the family and friends, teammates, and others who knew Jackie Robinson to present a profile of the life and values of the famous baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Biography of the African American ball player who broke the practice of racial exclusion in the major leagues.

Max's grandpa gives him tickets to the World Series for his birthday, but when his favorite team, the Brooklyn Dodgers, are beat by the New York Yankees, Max learns baseball is more than just a game.

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American baseball player to play in the Major Leagues, and describes the racism he dealt with.

Looks at the life of baseball player Jackie Robinson, discussing his childhood and youth in Georgia and California, his school and military careers, and the challenges of being the first African-American player in big-league baseball.

Offer a biography that emphasizes the childhood of Jackie Robinson; discussing his encounters with racism, family life, interest in sports, role models, and beginning of his baseball career.

Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

Presents the childhood of the man who would grow up to be the first African American player in major league baseball.