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Chapter Book · Ages 10–12 · 2010 · Est. 2.5 hour read
Jackie Robinson
Part of the Sterling Biographies series
A trailblazer shatters baseball's color barrier, igniting a legacy of equality and change.
4.3/5 Goodreads · 20 ratings
128 pages· 22,575 words· Est. 2.5 hour read
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Bookroo's summary
Jackie Robinson, a remarkable athlete, breaks Major League Baseball's color barrier, forever altering the sport. Discover his journey from a four-sport star to a civil rights icon. Court-martialed for his principles during World War II, Jackie was chosen as baseball's first black player, a decision that sparked a revolution. Even after his sports career, he continued to champion equality, leaving an indelible mark on history. How did his courage and determination shape the future of civil rights? Uncover the inspiring story of a man who changed the game and the world.
From the publisher
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and integrated Major League baseball–changing the game forever. Kids will enjoy discovering more about this champion of equality, including: His astonishing skill as a four-sport athlete: football, basketball, baseball, and trackHow he was court-martialed during World War II for standing up for his rightsWhy he was chosen to become baseball’s first black playerHow he continued to build his civil rights legacy even after his baseball career endedIt’s an inspiring story, beautifully told by Michael Teitelbaum.
At a glance
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 128
- Words
- 22,575
- Reading age
- 10–12
- Audience
- Middle Grade
- Lexile
- 1140L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 7.9
- F&P level
- ~Z
- AR points
- 5
- AR interest level
- MG
- AR quiz
- 143519
Publication
- Published
- April 6, 2010
- Publisher
- Union Square Kids
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Chapter Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781402763625
- LCCN
- 2009024219
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