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.

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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.