Who Was Jackie Robinson? by Herman, Gail

As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.

Author: Gail Herman, Who Hq
Publisher: Penguin Young Readers Group
Published: 12/23/2010
Pages: 112
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
Size: 7.50h x 5.20w x 0.30d
ISBN: 9780448455570
Audience: Ages 9-12

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.5
Point Value: 1
Interest Level: Middle Grade
Quiz #/Name: 141837 / Who Was Jackie Robinson?

About the Author
Gail Herman lives in Newton, Massachusetts. John O'Brien lives in Delran, New Jersey. Nancy Harrison lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.