42 Is Not Just a Number The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
What's This Book About
Publisher Summary
Jackie Robinson’s athletic talents would have easily landed another man a career in pro sports, but such opportunities were closed to athletes like Jackie for one reason: his skin was the wrong color. Jackie settled for playing baseball in the Negro Leagues until 1946, when the manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers recruited him for a position that would cause him to face cruel and sometimes violent hatred and discrimination: Jackie Robinson was going to break the color barrier in Major League Baseball. In this compelling biography, award-winning author Doreen Rappaport chronicles the extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson and how his achievements won over—and changed—a segregated nation.
What Kind of Book is 42 Is Not Just a Number The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
Book Lists That Include 42 Is Not Just a Number The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
Who Wrote 42 Is Not Just a Number The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
Doreen Rappaport is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust; Lady Liberty: A Biography, illustrated by Matt Tavares; and Martin’s Big Words, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Doreen Rappaport lives in upstate New York.
What Has Doreen Rappaport Said About This Book
More Books by Doreen Rappaport
Books You Might Enjoy If You Liked 42 Is Not Just a Number The Odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American Hero
Book Details
- ISBN:
- 9781536206326
- Publication Date:
- March 12, 2019
- ASIN/ISBN 10:
- 1536206326
- Accelerated Reader Points:
- 3.0
- Accelerated Reader Quiz:
- 190574
- ATOS Book Level:
- 7.0
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level:
- MG