{"product_id":"a-picture-book-of-jackie-robinson-9780823413041","title":"A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson","description":"\u003cb\u003eA moving, illustrated account of the first African American baseball player in the major leagues. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIn April 1947, Jackie Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers, and forever changed the history of sports. But it took more than talent for Jackie to reach the major leagues--his courage and determination helped him overcome unjust policies and racist backlash. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom his early life in Georgia through his 1955 World Series victory and beyond, this account of Robinson's life is an inspiring look at how one person can effect real change in the world. Written in simple, narrative style and beautifully illustrated, this is a perfect introduction for young readers interested in baseball, history, and civil rights. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAn authors note acknowledges some of the other pioneers in desegregating baseball, and a timeline of important dates is included. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFor almost thirty years, David Adler's Picture Book Biography series has profiled famous people who changed the world. Colorful, kid-friendly illustrations combine with Adler's \"expert mixtures of facts and personality\" (\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e) to introduce young readers to history through compelling biographies of presidents, heroes, inventors, explorers, and adventurers. These books are ideal for first and second graders interested in history or who need reliable sources for school book reports.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Holiday House\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/01\/1994\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780823413041\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.26lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 9.50w x 0.12d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccelerated Reader Quiz #\/Name: \u003c\/b\u003e20900 \/ Picture Book of Jackie Robinson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReading Level:\u003c\/b\u003e 5.2 \/ \u003cb\u003eInterest Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Lower Grade \/ \u003cb\u003ePoint Value:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.5\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"David A. Adler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44576544456885,"sku":"9780823413041","price":7.64,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0473\/0804\/6492\/files\/img_5c54fc4e-ca97-4c72-bc5d-396a38864811.jpg?v=1724175673","url":"https:\/\/pastforward.org\/products\/a-picture-book-of-jackie-robinson-9780823413041","provider":"Past Forward","version":"1.0","type":"link"}