Jackie Robinson: American Hero Contributor(s): Robinson, Sharon (Author) |
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ISBN: 0545540062 ISBN-13: 9780545540063 Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks
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Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball |
Dewey: B |
LCCN: 2012046058 |
Age Level: 6-8 |
Grade Level: 1-3 |
Lexile Measure: 840 NC (Nonconforming Text) |
Physical Information: 0.1" H x 5.8" W x 8.8" L (0.20 lbs) 48 pages |
Themes: - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Chronological Period - 1940's - Chronological Period - 1950's - Ethnic Orientation - African American |
Features: Glossary, Ikids, Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents |
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2013 School Library Journal 06/01/2013 pg. 107 Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2013 pg. 182 - Recommended, Satisfactory |
Accelerated Reader Info |
Quiz #: 157759 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Lower Grades Point Value: 1.0 |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Just in time for the major motion picture release, discover everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring American hero. The movie, featuring high-profile actors such as Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and T.R. Knight, explores Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The biography will explore what led up to Robinson's signing and what happened after. As the first black man to play major league baseball, his progress monumentally influenced the desegregation of baseball. Because of this, Robinson became an icon for not only the sport of baseball, but also for the civil -rights movement. Featuring photos throughout, this biography will be a sports tale and a history lesson. It will coincide with the movie and also provide many more Robinson details, introducing him to a new generation of readers. |
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