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"Discusses Jackie Robinson's breaking the color barrier in Major League Baseball and an iconic photograph that captured the historic even"--

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, discussing his family, college and military years, athletic abilities, career in the Negro Leagues, move to the majors, and activism on behalf of African-Americans.

Presents the life and career of the baseball legend who became the first African American to play in the major leagues.

Presents an illustrated biography of the man who broke baseball's color barrier and changed the way Americans viewed equality in sports. "Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans: Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie...

"People of Character explores important character traits through the lives of famous historical figures. Jackie Robinson highlights how this great individual demonstrated determination during his life. Intended for grades three through six"--Provided by publisher.

Ana & Andrew are finally old enough to play team sports! Andrew tries out for the baseball team. When he is nervous before his first game, Papa tells him to think of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play modern Major League Baseball. (Amazon)

Relates the life story of the first black man to play baseball in the major leagues.

"George Washington: leading a new nation" tells the life story of George Washington, the leader of the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War and the first president of the United States. "Jackie Robinson: baseball's great pioneer" tells the story of Jackie Robinson and his pro baseball career. "Cesar Chavez: fighting for farmworkers" tells the story of labor leader Cesar Chavez, and the boycotts he led to gain fair working conditions for...

Provides biographies of four African-American heroes who fought for freedom and democracy: Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks, and Barack Obama.

"Max Owens is Brooklyn's biggest baseball fan. On his birthday, September 28, 1955, Max's grandpa gives him the greatest gift of all: World Series tickets. During the game, Max watches his favorite Dodger player, Jackie Robinson, play against the New York Yankees. Although the Dodgers lose, Max gets to meet Jackie and learn the lesson of a lifetime"--Unedited summary from book.