Jackie Robinson (Black Americans of Achievement)

Scott, Richard

ISBN 10: 1555466095 ISBN 13: 9781555466091

Publisher: Chelsea House Pub, 1987

Traces the life of the athelete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

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From School Library Journal:

Gr 6 Up The life of Jackie Robinson, the first black baseball player in the National League, is presented along with black - and - white photographs depicting events from his successes. A forward by Coretta Scott King and a chronology, along with the accurate and smooth flowing text, provide insights into Robinson's personal and professional struggles to succeed. Dialogue and description provide glimpses into his life and the people who influenced him. Most of the photographs add visual meaning to the descriptions, but some bear no relationship to the printed events. Robinson's efforts on the baseball field and off serve to remind readers of his contributions to our evolving society. Janice C. Hayes, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro

Review:

"The Black Americans of Achievement series is such a welcome addition to the body of works on Black American history. Here is a series with extensive illustrations and intelligent writing that makes history fun for young readers."

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