Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball's Color Barrier (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781502610560)

Barriers have existed to deny people the chance to compete athletically based on their race, ethnic background, or sex. Some athletes, through their courage and class, have broken down the barriers that have afflicted our society, and sometimes affected greater social change. Jackie Robinson fought racism in the army before integrating baseball when it was our national pastime. He endured and excelled through a tumultuous 1947 season and opened the doors to other African-American players at a time when the fight for civil rights was beginning in earnest.

Author: Budd Bailey
ISBN-10: 1502610566
ISBN-13: 9781502610560
Publisher: Cavendish Square Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/30/2015
Pages: 112
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.50d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2016 pg. 106