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Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier

32 pp. | Raintree | September, 2008 | Library ISBN 978-1-4109-3115-3 $28.21
(4) 4-6 American History through Primary Sources series. Simple, straightforward text touches on Robinson's troubled youth, military service, and challenging career as the first African American Major League Baseball player. The writing is choppy and lacks depth, but photos and archival reproductions support the information in the text. An open, inviting design makes the presentation accessible. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Juliet S. King

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