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Who Was Jackie Robinson?


Who Was?

School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8

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Published: 2016

Great for age 7-13 years

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"Who Was Jackie Robinson?" by Dominic Hoffman introduces readers to the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in Major League Baseball during the modern era. The biography chronicles his early life, athletic achievements, and the immense challenges he faced, including racial prejudice and societal expectations. Through resilience and determination, Robinson broke barriers, earning the respect of teammates and changing the game forever. This engaging account highlights his impact not only in sports but also in the civil rights movement, making it an inspiring read for those interested in history, sports, and social justice. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

 

This book is part of a book series called Who Was? .

This book is aimed at children at US 3rd grade-7th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

This book was published in 2016 by Random House USA Inc .

Gail Herman has written several young biographies for children, including Who Was Jackie Robinson?

 

This book is in the following series:

Who Was?