"Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in U.S. sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and life"--Provided by publisher.
year: 2020
call number/section: 920, 921
subjects: robinson, jackie, 1919-1972, juvenile literature, african american baseball players, juvenile literature, baseball players, united states, african americans, biography, biographies, readers (publications)