42 is not just a number the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero

An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.

Main Author: Rappaport, Doreen (Author)
Format: Books Print Book
Language: English
Published: Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017.
Edition: First edition.
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Summary: An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero.
Physical Description: 119 pages ; 22 cm
Awards: YALSA quick picks for reluctant YA readers; Nonfiction 2018.
Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-114) and index.
ISBN: 9780763676247
0763676241
Author Notes: Doreen Rappaport is the author of more than fifty books for children, including Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust; Lady Liberty: A Biography, illustrated by Matt Tavares; and Martin's Big Words, illustrated by Bryan Collier. Doreen Rappaport lives in upstate New York.