Who Was Jackie Robinson
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Who Was Jackie Robinson
By (Author) Gail Herman
By (author) Who HQ
Illustrated by John O'Brien
Penguin Putnam Inc
G P Putnam's Sons
23rd December 2010
United States
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Childrens / Teenage general interest: History and the past
B
Physical Properties
Paperback
112
Width 135mm, Height 194mm, Spine 6mm
99g
Description
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.
Author Bio
Gail Herman lives in Newton, Massachusetts. John O'Brien lives in Delran, New Jersey. Nancy Harrison lives in Allentown, Pennsylvania.
