Publisher: Cavendish Square

Copyright Date: 2020

Edition Date: 2020 Release Date: 08/15/19

Pages: 128 pages

ISBN: 1-502-64551-3

ISBN 13: 978-1-502-64551-7

Dewey: 921

LCCN: 2018050339

Dimensions: 23 cm.

Subject Heading:
Robinson, Jackie,. 1919-1972. Juvenile literature.
Robinson, Jackie,. 1919-1972.
Baseball players. United States. Biography. Juvenile literature.
African American baseball players. Biography. Juvenile literature.
Discrimination in sports. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Baseball. United States. History. Juvenile literature.
Baseball players.
African American baseball players.
Discrimination in sports.
Baseball.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references (pages 111-124) and index.

Word Count: 18,856

Reading Level: 7.6

Interest Level: 9-12

Accelerated Reader: reading level: 7.6 / points: 3.0 / quiz: 550497 / grade: Upper Grades

Guided Reading Level: Z

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, Pee Wee Reese, and Boston City Council member Isadore Muchnick, who threatened to deny the Red Sox a permit to play if they did not let African American ballplayers try out for the team. Plenty of baseball lore and stats will engage young baseball fans, but even readers who have little interest in baseball will be inspired by this story of a man who took on racism and changed the world.