Jackie Robinson: Champion For Equality

By Michael Teitelbaum

Book Overview

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 track How he was court-martialed during World War II for standing up for his rights Why he was chosen to become baseball's first black player How he continued to build his civil rights legacy even after his baseball career ended It's an inspiring story, beautifully told by Michael Teitelbaum.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 140276362X
• ISBN13: 9781402763625
• Release Date: April 2010
• Publisher: Sterling
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.4" x 7.4"
• Age Range: 10 years and up
• Grade Range: Grade 5 and higher