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O'Sullivan, Robyn

Jackie Robinson Plays Ball

40 pp. | National | October, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-1-4263-0190-2 $17.90
(3) K-3 National Geographic History Chapters series. This informative volume introduces readers to African American sports legend Jackie Robinson. The text highlights Robinson's professional achievements as well as his personal strengths, providing young readers with perspective on Robinson's contributions to professional baseball and the prejudice he confronted with grace. The many archival photographs of baseball greats and other historical figures add further context. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

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