Jackie Robinson: A Biography (Greenwood Biographies)

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Babe Ruth: A Biography [Book]

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Jackie Robinson by Arnold Rampersad: 9780345426550

Discover the life of Jackie Robinson—a story about breaking down barriers for kids ages 6 to 9 Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way.

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