Situated firmly in the social and political conditions of the time, this biography illustrates the role African American baseball star Jackie Robinson played in changing not just baseball but society. By breaking the "color barrier" in the major league sport, Robinson paved the way for new opportunities for Americans everywhere. Here, readers will come to know Robinson and his legacy. They'll also learn about such fascinating characters as Branch Rickey, Pee Wee Reese, and Boston City Council member Isadore Muchnick, who threatened to deny the Red Sox a permit to play if they did not let African American ballplayers try out for the team. Plenty of baseball lore and stats will engage young baseball fans, but even readers who have little interest in baseball will be inspired by this story of a man who took on racism and changed the world.
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Prolific author and editor Avery Elizabeth Hurt offers children and young adult readers several topics from which to choose an inviting, informative read. Compelling biographies, introductions to science concepts, and thrilling looks into history are a few of her many specialties. She loves spiders, raptors, and cats, enjoys walking in the woods, riding bicycles, and drinking lots of Chinese tea.
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- PublisherCavendish Square
- Publication date2019
- ISBN 10 1502645513
- ISBN 13 9781502645517
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages128