Promises to keep : how Jackie Robinson changed America
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Scholastic Press, [2004].
Format
Book
Physical Desc
64 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Status
Oliver La Farge - Children's Juvenile
796.357 Rob
1 available
796.357 Rob
1 available
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Oliver La Farge - Children's Juvenile | 796.357 Rob | On Shelf |
More Details
Published
New York : Scholastic Press, [2004].
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 7, 2 Points
Level 7, 2 Points
Lexile measure
1030
Notes
General Note
Includes index.
Description
Sharon Robinson shares memories of her famous father in this biography of the man who broke the color barrier in baseball. Jackie Robinson was an outstanding athlete, a devoted family man and a dedicated civil rights activist. The author explores the circumstances surrounding Jackie Robinson's breakthrough. She also tells the off-the-field story of Robinson's hard-won victories and the inspiring effect he had on his family, his community ... his country! Includes never-before-published letters by Jackie Robinson, as well as photos from the Robinson family archives.
Description
A biography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the major leagues, as told by his daughter.
Target Audience
Ages 8-12.
Target Audience
1030L,Lexile
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7.0,2.0,77849.
Study Program Information
Reading Counts RC,6-8,7.4,6,Quiz: 35741,Guided reading level: W.
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader AR,MG,7,2,77849.
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Subjects
LC Subjects
African American baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.
African Americans -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Baseball players -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
Biographies.
Conduct of life -- Juvenile literature.
Picture books.
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972
Robinson, Jackie, -- 1919-1972 -- Juvenile literature.
United States -- Race relations -- Juvenile literature.