I am Jackie Robinson / Brad Meltzer ; illustrated by Christopher Eliopoulos.

Author/creator Meltzer, Brad author.
Other author Eliopoulos, Chris illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationNew York : Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, [2015]
Copyright Date©2015
Description1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 20 cm.
Subjects

SeriesOrdinary people change the world
Ordinary people change the world. ^A1265459
Abstract "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 knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first black baseball player on a major-league team, and his bravery helped lead the way to equality in all sports in America."--Jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references.
Audience 540 Lexile
LCCN 2014017473
ISBN9780803740860 (hardcover)
ISBN0803740867 (hardcover)

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Biographies B R5632ME ✔ Available Place Hold