About the book
\"We can all be heroes\" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Jackie Robinson's bravery led him to make his mark in baseball history.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Editions of I am Jackie Robinson
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780803740860
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780593619193
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780593633366
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9781984883742
Read an Excerpt
\"We can all be heroes\" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Jackie Robinson's bravery led him to make his mark in baseball history.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
Frequently Asked Questions
What is I am Jackie Robinson about?
\"We can all be heroes\" is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series, with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player, Jackie Robinson
Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.
This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are:
• A timeline of key events in the hero’s history
• Photos that bring the story more fully to life
• Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable
• Childhood moments that influenced the hero
• Facts that make great conversation-starters
• A virtue this person embodies: Jackie Robinson's bravery led him to make his mark in baseball history.
You’ll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in I am Jackie Robinson?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Biography and autobiography
Where can I read a sample of I am Jackie Robinson?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780803740860
Is I am Jackie Robinson part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Ordinary People Change the World
Who is/are the Author/s of the book I am Jackie Robinson?
Brad Meltzer
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
I am Jackie Robinson is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780803740860) and paperback(ISBN 9780593619193) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780593633366) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9781984883742)
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