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Jackie Robinson
by Michael Hays ; Kenneth Rudeen
ISBN: 0064420426
ISBN-13: 9780064420426
Format: Paperback
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Summary
A biography of the first African-American baseball player in the major leagues. Illustrations accompany the text.
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"The writing is matter-of-fact, brisk, and candid...a very good biography for younger readers."
-- Bulletin of the Center for Children\'s Books
Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
Published date: 1996
Size: 5.25 x 7.75 inches
Weight: 0.1 pounds
Ages: 2 to 3
Synopses
An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball.
Publisher's Notes
As the first black player in the white major leagues, Jackie Robinson faced insults, injury and threats to his life. Here Kenneth Rudeen describes Robinson's courageous struggle to play ball--and to open baseball's doors to all black men.
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Jackie Robinson (Trophy Chapter Book)
Rudeen, Kenneth
HarperTrophy. Trade PaperBack. 0064420426 A wonderful copy with some minor edgewear to the cover. 1996 HarperTrophy Trade PaperBack . Very Good. 1996. ( more information)
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Jackie Robinson (Trophy Chapter Book)
Kenneth Rudeen
HarperTrophy. Used - Good. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped daily. Over one million satisfied book lovers read with Experienced Books. 1996. Hardcover. Good condition, showing modest signs of wear. Cover has some wear on edges. Cover/spine has minor creases and/or small tears. Some rubbing on cover. Price or other sticker on cover. ( more information)
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Jackie Robinson (Trophy Chapter Book)
Kenneth Rudeen
HarperTrophy. Used - Acceptable. Shows definite wear, and perhaps considerable marking on inside. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! ( more information)
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