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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.
Subjects:
Robinson, Jackie, > 1919-1972 > Juvenile nonfiction.
African American baseball players > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Baseball players > United States > Biography > Juvenile nonfiction.
Baseball > United States > History > Juvenile nonfiction.
Biographies > Juvenile.
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Table of Contents:
  • The neighborhood, 1927
  • Jack's idol, 1932
  • "International day," summer 1934
  • Mack's big challenge, July 18, 1936
  • A new path, January 1938
  • University life, February 1939-March 1941
  • From private to lieutenant, July-August 1942
  • The confrontation, July 6- November 28, 1944
  • In the Negro leagues, March-August 1945
  • Advocates for change, 1937-1947
  • The interview, August 28, 1945
  • The journey out, February 28-29, 1946
  • In the minor leagues, March 4-October 4, 1946
  • Bench jockeying, April-May 1947
  • Stealing home, June 24, 1947
  • The public speaks, July 1947
  • An alone life, July-August 1947
  • The final stretch, August-September 1947
  • The triumphant return, late September 1947
  • The Subway Series, September 30-October 6, 1947
  • 42 is not just a number, April 15, 1997.

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