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Offers children a brief overview of the life of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American baseball player to play for the major leagues.

A simple biography of the first African American to play major-league baseball, from his childhood in California, his college days, life in the Negro League, to playing for the Brooklyn Dodgers.

A biography of Jackie Robinson, a man who became a pivotal figure in the areas of race and civil rights when he broke the color barrier in 1945 to become the first African-American to play major league baseball.

A novel based on the movie "42", a biopic from Warner Bros. Pictures about Jackie Robinson's history-making signing with the Brooklyn Dodgers as the first African-American Major League Baseball player.

A photographic biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American to play major league baseball, as told by his widow, Rachel; discussing his early life, college and army experiences, marriage and family, sports career, and his work in the years after he retired from baseball.

Examines the life of the talented black athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball by joining the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947, focusing on the role of determination in his success.

Provides a narrative overview of the integration of baseball, and offers biographical information on Jackie Robinson and other leading figures involved.

A biography of the African-American athlete who broke the color barrier in major league baseball when he joined the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1947.

Presents a short biography of legendary baseball player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson, who became the first African-American to play in major league baseball.

A look at the life of the first Afro-American to play major league baseball, a talented athlete also known as a fighter for equal rights.

Tells the life story of Jackie Robinson, the first African-American in major league baseball, describing the discrimination he faced in his early life, his athletic talents, and his legacy.

Presents the childhood of the man who would grow up to be the first African American player in major league baseball.

Examines the life of Jackie Robinson and tells how he faced the challenges of being the first African-American player in major league baseball.

Offer a biography that emphasizes the childhood of Jackie Robinson; discussing his encounters with racism, family life, interest in sports, role models, and beginning of his baseball career.