I am Jackie Robinson

Kids, People and Places, Biography, Non-Fiction, Sports and Recreation, Baseball and Softball, Historical
Cover of the book I am Jackie Robinson by Brad Meltzer, Penguin Young Readers Group
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Author: Brad Meltzer ISBN: 9780698164789
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group Publication: January 8, 2015
Imprint: Dial Books Language: English
Author: Brad Meltzer
ISBN: 9780698164789
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Publication: January 8, 2015
Imprint: Dial Books
Language: English

This New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series by Brad Meltzer has an inspiring message: We can all be heroes.

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.

This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, providing them with the right role models, supplemementing Common Core learning in the classroom, and best of all, inspiring them to strive and dream.

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This New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series by Brad Meltzer has an inspiring message: We can all be heroes.

Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed African-American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.

This engaging series is the perfect way to bring American history to life for young children, providing them with the right role models, supplemementing Common Core learning in the classroom, and best of all, inspiring them to strive and dream.

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