book cover of Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality
 

Jackie Robinson: Champion for Equality

(2010)
A non fiction book by

 
 
Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier and integrated Major League baseball - changing the game forever. Kids will enjoy discovering more about this champion of equality, including:
His astonishing skill as a four-sport athlete: football, basketball, baseball, and track
How he was court-martialed during World War II for standing up for his rightsWhy he was chosen to become baseball's first black player
How he continued to build his civil rights legacy even after his baseball career ended

It's an inspiring story, beautifully told by Michael Teitelbaum.



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