Bibliograph

Jackie Robinson, "all I ask is that you respect me as a human being", Carin T. Ford

Type

Label

Jackie Robinson, "all I ask is that you respect me as a human being", Carin T. Ford

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Jackie Robinson

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

56109138

Responsibility statement

Carin T. Ford

Series statement

African-American biography library

Sub title

"all I ask is that you respect me as a human being"

Summary

The story is riveting and legendary: At a time when segregation ruled American life, a sports experiment changed history. Did Jackie Robinson have enough talent, courage, and tolerance to break the color line in major league baseball? The world watched as Robinson signed his contract with the Brooklyn Dodgers. Racist taunts and jeers exploded from the stands, but Robinson kept his focus on the game. For the rest of his life, Robinson continued to speak out for equality and civil rights. Crossing the color barrier in baseball was just the first step. A full-color biography series features inspirational and contemporary African-Americans of interest to young people and who are important role models for all youngsters

Table Of Contents

The experiment -- Growing up -- College -- Army life -- The Negro leagues -- The Montreal Royals -- Welcome to Brooklyn -- Baseball and beyond -- Number 42 -- The final years

Target audience

juvenile

Classification