Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality
Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality
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Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality

Written by Michael Teitelbaum
Part of the Sterling Biographies Book Series
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10 - 12
Reading age
128
Page count
199
Words per page
1140L
Lexile measure
Apr 6, 2010
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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.

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    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781402763625
    Publication Date
    April 6, 2010
    Publisher
    Sterling
    Page Count
    128
    Words Per Page
    199
    Audience
    Middle Grade
    Reading Age
    10 - 12 years
    Lib. of Congress (LCCN)
    2009024219
    Lexile® Level
    1140L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~Z
    ATOS® Book Level
    7.9
    Accelerated Reader® Points
    5
    Accelerated Reader Quiz
    143519
    Accelerated Reader Interest Level
    MG

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