The Story of Jackie Robinson: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers (The Story of Biographies)
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Uncover the lifetime of Jackie Robinson―a narrative about breaking down boundaries for youths ages 6 to 9
Jackie Robinson was the primary Black Main League Baseball participant and an essential civil rights chief. Earlier than he made historical past as a pioneer in sports activities, Jackie was a hardworking child who beloved to play every kind of ball video games. When Jackie was rising up, Black and white sports activities gamers in the US weren’t handled the identical approach. He used his superb baseball expertise to assist carry all gamers collectively and work towards ending the unfair remedy of Black gamers. Discover how Jackie went from being a considerate younger boy rising up in California to an American position mannequin and activist.
Unbiased studying―This Jackie Robinson biography is damaged down into quick chapters and easy language so children 6 to 9 can learn and be taught on their very own.Crucial pondering―Children will be taught the Who, What, The place, When, Why, and How of Jackie’s life, discover definitions of recent phrases, dialogue questions, and extra.An enduring legacy―Discover how Jackie Robinson made the world a greater place for future generations, together with you!
How will Jackie’s exhausting work and dedication encourage you?
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From the Writer
Be taught extra concerning the lifetime of Jackie Robinson:
As a boy, Jackie performed every kind of ball
Baseball, basketball, soccer, dodgeball… regardless of the sport, Jackie wished to play, and different children wished to play with him. At college, youngsters would share their lunches with him if he agreed to hitch their staff.
It wasn’t straightforward being a Black sports activities participant on the time
Black gamers weren’t handled kindly or pretty. Some white individuals wished to maintain sports activities segregated, so Black and white gamers couldn’t play collectively. Jackie knew issues wanted to alter.
Jackie used his expertise to create change
He constructed up his baseball abilities as he performed for segregated Black baseball leagues. Then, Jackie was requested to play for the Brooklyn Dodgers, which might make him the primary Black participant on a white staff.
He helped carry Black and white gamers collectively
As soon as Jackie broke the colour barrier, extra Black gamers had been signed to main league groups. Jackie determined to retire from baseball to combat for civil rights full time. He even marched within the streets with well-known civil rights chief Martin Luther King Jr.
Writer : Callisto Children
Publication date : April 6, 2021
Language : English
Print size : 64 pages
ISBN-10 : 1648766501
ISBN-13 : 978-1648766503
Merchandise Weight : 3.21 ounces
Studying age : 6 – 9 years, from clients
Dimensions : 5.83 x 0.16 x 8.27 inches
A part of sequence : The Story of Biographies
Grade degree : 1 – 2
Lexile measure : 840L
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