by Gail Herman (Author), Who Hq (Author), John O'Brien (Illustrator)
As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Author Biography
Gail Herman lives in Newton, Massachusetts. John O'Brien lives in Delran, New Jersey. Nancy Harrison lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
Number of Pages: 112
Dimensions: 0.3 x 7.5 x 5.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: December 23, 2010
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Who Was Jackie Robinson?
Interest Level: Middle Grades, 4-8
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 1
