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The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
Discover the life of Jackie Robinson—a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9
Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way.
Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist.
The Story of Jackie Robinson
How will Jackie's hard work and dedication inspire you?
Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way.
Jackie used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist.
The Story of Jackie Robinson
How will Jackie's hard work and dedication inspire you?
- GenresNonfictionSports
64 pages, Paperback
Published April 6, 2021
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December 31, 2022
This engaging, well-paced biography for young readers shares information about Jackie Robinson's childhood, young adult years, sports career, and advocacy work. The book has lots of appealing features throughout, such as colorful illustrations, a timeline, open-ended discussion questions, myth vs. fact sidebars, a quiz, and a glossary at the end. At the end, the author summarizes Robinson's core accomplishments, and she encourages kids to admire both his long-suffering, quiet endurance under discrimination and his openness to speak out later.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine in exchange for an honest review.
I received a free copy from the publisher through Amazon Vine in exchange for an honest review.
February 10, 2025
We all loved this! It is a quick read and great overview of Jackie and his accomplishments!!
November 6, 2023
Genre biography
Grade Level - 3rd-5th
This is a great book about Jackie Robinson for young readers to learn about him. This is a better book for more upper elementary as there are bigger words used. It gives good details about Jackie's life and also gives a time line which is great for a visual. There is also a fun little quiz at the end of the book you can take after reading.
Grade Level - 3rd-5th
This is a great book about Jackie Robinson for young readers to learn about him. This is a better book for more upper elementary as there are bigger words used. It gives good details about Jackie's life and also gives a time line which is great for a visual. There is also a fun little quiz at the end of the book you can take after reading.
April 25, 2021
. I grew up hearing about him from everyone who likes baseball. I learned a lot about him in this simple biography. I am glad he stood up for himself and paved the way for other baseball players of his color.
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April 20, 2021Jackie Robinson had tremendous courage as he was the first Black man to play in major league baseball. Grades 2-4
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