Jackie Robinson: Barrier-Breaking Baseball Legend

by Avery Elizabeth Hurt

Book Overview

Situated firmly in the social and political conditions of the time, this biography illustrates the role African American baseball star Jackie Robinson played in changing not just baseball but society. By breaking the color barrier in the major league sport, Robinson paved the way for new opportunities for Americans everywhere. Here, readers will come to know Robinson and his legacy. They'll also learn about such fascinating characters as Branch Rickey,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1502645513
• ISBN13: 9781502645517
• Release Date: July 2019
• Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.8" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12