Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Wil Mara and published by Children's Press(CT). This book was released on 2002 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief text chronicles the life of the Hall of Fame baseball player who, in 1947, became the first African American to play for a major league team.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Arnold Rampersad and published by Ballantine Books. This book was released on 2011-06-08 with total page 562 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson is illuminated as never before in this full-scale biography by Arnold Rampersad, who was chosen by Jack's widow, Rachel, to tell her husband's story, and was given unprecedented access to his private papers. We are brought closer than we have ever been to the great ballplayer, a man of courage and quality who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights. Born in the rural South, the son of a sharecropper, Robinson was reared in southern California. We see him blossom there as a student-athlete as he struggled against poverty and racism to uphold the beliefs instilled in him by his mother--faith in family, education, America, and God. We follow Robinson through World War II, when, in the first wave of racial integration in the armed forces, he was commissioned as an officer, then court-martialed after refusing to move to the back of a bus. After he plays in the Negro National League, we watch the opening of an all-American drama as, late in 1945, Branch Rickey of the Brooklyn Dodgers recognized Jack as the right player to break baseball's color barrier--and the game was forever changed. Jack's never-before-published letters open up his relationship with his family, especially his wife, Rachel, whom he married just as his perilous venture of integrating baseball began. Her memories are a major resource of the narrative as we learn about the severe harassment Robinson endured from teammates and opponents alike; about death threats and exclusion; about joy and remarkable success. We watch his courageous response to abuse, first as a stoic endurer, then as a fighter who epitomized courage and defiance. We see his growing friendship with white players like Pee Wee Reese and the black teammates who followed in his footsteps, and his embrace by Brooklyn's fans. We follow his blazing career: 1947, Rookie of the Year; 1949, Most Valuable Player; six pennants in ten seasons, and 1962, induction into the Hall of Fame. But sports were merely one aspect of his life. We see his business ventures, his leading role in the community, his early support of Martin Luther King Jr., his commitment to the civil rights movement at a crucial stage in its evolution; his controversial associations with Eisenhower, Kennedy, Nixon, Humphrey, Goldwater, Nelson Rockefeller, and Malcolm X. Rampersad's magnificent biography leaves us with an indelible image of a principled man who was passionate in his loyalties and opinions: a baseball player who could focus a crowd's attention as no one before or since; an activist at the crossroads of his people's struggle; a dedicated family man whose last years were plagued by illness and tragedy, and who died prematurely at fifty-two. He was a pathfinder, an American hero, and he now has the biography he deserves.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Carol Greene and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 1990-04 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Young children can now enjoy a biography series written just for them. Short, easy-to-read text, historical photos, and eye-catching illustrations introduce the beginning reader to interesting people who helped shape history. Includes timeline.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Barbara Knox and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life of Jackie Robinson, the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Sally M. Walker and published by First Avenue Editions. This book was released on 2002 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes the life and accomplishments of baseball star Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American in twentieth-century major-league baseball.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Lucia Raatma and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2000-07 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the impact that dynamic leaders have on society. Read their stories and be inspired!
Download or read book Young Jackie Robinson written by Edward Farrell and published by Turtleback. This book was released on 1992-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of the first black player in modern American major league baseball, emphasizing the prejudice he had to overcome by sheer courage.
Download or read book The Story of Jackie Robinson written by Andrea Thorpe and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 73 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. He 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. Independent reading—This Jackie Robinson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kids 6 to 9 can read and learn on their own. Critical thinking—Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jackie's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more. A lasting legacy—Explore how Jackie Robinson made the world a better place for future generations, including you! How will Jackie's hard work and dedication inspire you? Discover activists, artists, and athletes, and more from all across history with the rest of The Story Of series, including famous figures like: Misty Copeland, Simone Biles, Babe Ruth, Ella Fitzgerald, and Kamala Harris.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson American Hero written by Sharon Robinson and published by Scholastic Inc.. This book was released on 2013-03-01 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just in time for the major motion picture release, discover everything you wanted to know about Jackie Robinson! To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring American hero. The movie, featuring high-profile actors such as Harrison Ford, Christopher Meloni, and T.R. Knight, explores Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers under the guidance of team executive Branch Rickey. The biography will explore what led up to Robinson's signing and what happened after. As the first black man to play major league baseball, his progress monumentally influenced the desegregation of baseball. Because of this, Robinson became an icon for not only the sport of baseball, but also for the civil -rights movement. Featuring photos throughout, this biography will be a sports tale and a history lesson. It will coincide with the movie and also provide many more Robinson details, introducing him to a new generation of readers.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Rebecca Gomez and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A simple biography of the first African American to play major-league baseball, from his childhood in California, his college days, life in the Negro League, to playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
Download or read book 42 A Biography of Jack Jackie Robinson written by Frank Foster and published by Golgotha Press. This book was released on 2013-10-28 with total page 53 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jackie Robinson was one of the greatest baseball players of all time--MLB Rookie of the Year, World Series Champion, six-time all-star, MVP, and a lifetime batting average of .311. But he is most remembered for breaking racial barriers by becoming the first African American to play in the major leagues since the 1880s. This book traces Robinsons life, both on the field and his personal life--from his childhood and career in the miltary to his days in the Negro leagues and with the Brooklyn Dodgers; it also covers briefly his life after baseball. LifeCaps is an imprint of BookCaps™ Study Guides. With each book, a lesser known or sometimes forgotten life is recapped. We publish a wide array of topics (from baseball and music to literature and philosophy), so check our growing catalogue regularly to see our newest books.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Mary Linge and published by Greenwood. This book was released on 2007-07-30 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball.
Download or read book Who Was Jackie Robinson written by Gail Herman and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2010-12-23 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As a kid, Jackie Robinson loved sports. And why not? He was a natural at football, basketball, and, of course, baseball. But beyond athletic skill, it was his strength of character that secured his place in sports history. In 1947 Jackie joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, breaking the long-time color barrier in major league baseball. It was tough being first- not only did "fans" send hate mail but some of his own teammates refused to accept him. Here is an inspiring sports biography, with black-and-white illustrations throughout.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Matt Christopher and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2009-12-19 with total page 60 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of legendary Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play major league baseball, is recounted in this title.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Josh Gregory and published by Children's Press. This book was released on 2015-09 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the life and career of Jackie Robinson, and what his first game playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers was an historic event.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Lola M. Schaefer and published by Capstone. This book was released on 2003 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.
Download or read book Jackie Robinson written by Richard Scott and published by Holloway House Publishing. This book was released on 1990-02 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Traces the life of the athelete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.
