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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.3 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
570L
Language
English
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Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the civil rights movement.
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Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
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Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Jackie Robinson explores the way the iconic and groundbreaking baseball player brought Americans together in a time of social unrest. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index. Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition,...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
650L
Language
English
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Begin the journey into the lives of important people in history with Beginner Biographies. These simple, illustrated biographies provide a perfect entry point for learning about history. The childhood, education, and achievements of the courageous athlete and civil rights activist Jackie Robinson are presented with short, simple text for the elementary school audience. Looking Glass Library is an imprint of Magic Wagon, a division of ABDO Publishing...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.2 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
250L
Language
English
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This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index. Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
A very simple introduction to the life and accomplishments of legendary baseball great Jackie Robinson. Biographies are an essential part of the curriculum, and our Basic Biographies offer young readers a first look at some well-known, fascinating figures. Aligned to curriculum standards, this series features easy-to-read text and carefully chosen photos that highlight key moments of the subjects' lives. Glossary terms and sources for further information...
11) Jackie Robinson
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.2 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Biography of Jackie Robinson, who became the first African American major league baseball player.
12) Baseball heroes
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.8 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Formats
Description
Presents the inspiring stories of baseball players who overcame obstacles in the course of their careers due to race, religion, ethnicity, or gender, including Jackie Robinson, Hank Greenburg, Fernando Valenzuela, and Ila Borders.
13) Barry Bonds
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1050L
Language
English
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Description
One of the most spectacular professional baseball players of all time, Barry Bonds has broken more records and achieved more sports goals than any other player in the history of the game, despite never having won a world series. Follow this amazing athlete's life from his childhood as a baseball prodigy to major-league record-breaker.
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
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Description
Presents an illustrated biography of the man who broke baseball's color barrier and changed the way Americans viewed equality in sports. "Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. He could run, leap, and throw better than any other kid around. But he lived at a time when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his...
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Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
860L
Language
English
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Description
Great Pitchers of the Negro Leagues covers the best arms in black baseball. Take the mound for vivid accounts of legendary players such as Satchel Paige, Rube Foster, Topsy Hartsel, Smokey Joe Williams, Chet Brewer, Bullet Joe Rogan, Jose Mendez, Dick Redding, Leon Day, and Hilton Smith, as well as the great teams they threw for such as the Union Giants, American Giants, Lincoln Giants, Dayton Marcos, Homestead Grays, Pittsburg Crawfords, and Kansas...
17) Jackie Robinson
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.6 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
360L
Language
English
Formats
Description
The My Itty-Bitty Bio series are biographies for the earliest readers. This book examines the life of Jackie Robinson in a simple, age-appropriate way that will help children develop word recognition and reading skills. Includes a timeline and other informative backmatter.
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
870L
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Mookie Betts started playing baseball as a child and has never looked back. Betts made his major-league baseball debut in 2014. In 2018, he won the American League MVP award and helped lead the Red Sox to a World Series win. The top slugger and star fielder has also earned five Gold Glove Awards and four Silver Slugger Awards. Get the highlights of Betts's amazing career"--
20) Jackie Robinson
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Jackie Robinson's immense talent led to an important event in U.S. sports history: the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. This is the story of a legend, how Robinson overcame challenges both on and off the field, and his lasting legacy in the sport of baseball and beyond. Told in easy-to-understand language, this book introduces readers to a baseball idol who broke barriers and changed lives over the course of his incredible career and life"--...
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