Breaking Barriers
What's This Book About
In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the color barrier in baseball.
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The Creative Behind the Book
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults. Many of his books have focused on US history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor’s degree in history. When not writing for kids, he enjoys writing plays, and his works have been staged across the United States. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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Book Details
- ISBN
- 9781515779636
- Publication Date
- January 2, 2018
- Publisher
- Capstone Pr Inc
- Original Publication Date
- February 1, 2018
- Page Count
- 112
- Word Count
- 12265
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Reading Age
- 8 - 14 years
- Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
- 2017048088
- Lexile® Level
- 900L
- Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
- ~V
- ATOS® Book Level
- 5.9
- Accelerated Reader® Points
- 2
- Accelerated Reader Quiz
- 193598
- Accelerated Reader Interest Level
- MG
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