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.
As a testament to his courage, Jackie Robinson's daughter shares memories of him, from his baseball career to the day he tests the ice for her, her brothers, and their friends.
Chronicles Jackie Robinson's first year in professional baseball, tracing his journey as the first African-American ballplayer in the professional leagues.
"Simple text and photographs present the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play baseball in the Major Leagues"--Provided by publisher.
"Tells the true story of Jackie Robinson's battle against prejudice while serving in the military during World War II, covering his court-martial for refusing to move to the back of an integrated bus"--OCLC.
TIME For Kids Heroes of Black History presents the stories of four great American lives in one volume: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama.
Follows the famous sports figure who broke baseball's color barrier from his early years in California through his struggle with the Brooklyn Dodgers to his post-playing career.
Presents a brief introduction to the life of Jackie Robinson and how he changed the world by being the first African American professional baseball player.
