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A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American player in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, discussing his family, college and military years, athletic abilities, career in the Negro Leagues, move to the majors, and activism on behalf of African-Americans.

Relates the moment when baseball players Jackie Robinson and Hank Greenberg met at a collision at home plate, and, despite being encouraged by the crowd, decided not to engage in a fight, and discusses the challenges the two men overcame throughout their lives and their legacies.

Introduces children to the life of Jackie Robinson, explaining how he overcame racial prejudice and segregation to become the first African-American player in Major League Baseball.

Follows the famous sports figure who broke baseball's color barrier from his early years in California through his struggle with the Brooklyn Dodgers to his post-playing career.

Chronicles Jackie Robinson's first year in professional baseball, tracing his journey as the first African-American ballplayer in the professional leagues.

Explores the life and career of Jackie Robinson, from his childhood in Pasadena, California, through his struggles with prejudice and discrimination, to his success as a major league baseball player.

Presents the life and career of African-American major league baseball player Jackie Robinson focusing on his childhood, education, baseball seasons, and retirement.

Examines the life of Jackie Rombinson, one of history's most celebrated baseball players, providing information on his childhood and family, introduction to the game, playing career, and outside interests, discussing his role as the first African-American to play in the major leagues, and including photographs, statistics, and a time line.

Presents a graphic biography of baseball great Jackie Robinson, and chronicles his childhood, player for the Negro Leagues, and entrance into major league baseball in 1947 as the first African-American in sports history to cross the color barrier.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play baseball in the major leagues, discussing his childhood and family, his athletic success in college, the racism he encountered in the Army, and his baseball career with the Brooklyn Dodgers.

Presents a brief biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play modern major league baseball, and includes information on his childhood, growing up in Georgia, his education, military career, and ascent into professional baseball.

Autobiography of the celebrated baseball hero and first African-American to break through into the white world of professional sports.

A biography of baseball legend and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson, and describes his childhood in Georgia during the "Jim Crow" era, his family, highlights from his athletic career, contributions to the civil rights movement, and other related topics; and includes a timeline.

A collection of biographical perspectives written by and about Jackie Robinson, the first African-American in modern major league baseball, discussing his athleticism, his politics, and details of his personal life.