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Step into Reading, Step 5
Jackie Robinson and the Story of All-Black Baseball
Step into Sports with Jackie Robinson and the Story of All-Black Baseball.
On April 15, 1947, a Brooklyn Dodger named Jackie Robinson made baseball history. He became the first black to play major-league ball in the twentieth century. Practically everyone knows about Jackie Robinson. But have you ever heard of Satchel Paige or Josh Gibson or Cool Papa Bell? These incredible black players came before Jackie and played on some of the greatest all-black teams ever. If you like baseball, you'll love reading all about Jackie Robinson and the exciting but little-known days of the Negro leagues.
Don't miss the other Step into Reading" Books listed on the inside back cover.
On April 15, 1947, a Brooklyn Dodger named Jackie Robinson made baseball history. He became the first black to play major-league ball in the twentieth century. Practically everyone knows about Jackie Robinson. But have you ever heard of Satchel Paige or Josh Gibson or Cool Papa Bell? These incredible black players came before Jackie and played on some of the greatest all-black teams ever. If you like baseball, you'll love reading all about Jackie Robinson and the exciting but little-known days of the Negro leagues.
Don't miss the other Step into Reading" Books listed on the inside back cover.
48 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1989
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 25, 2019
"for millions of fans Jackie Robinson meant so much more than awards and averages. He was not just a hero for black people. He was a hero for the whole country" (45).
February 23, 2021
This book had a lot of information about All-Black Baseball but not a lot of information about Jackie Robinson.
January 25, 2023
Good book!
November 1, 2015
My son liked it more than my daughter. This is one of the best Step it Reading books I have read. There are lots of pictures and historical facts. The book is actually about the other players in the "Negro Leagues" that helped to pave the way for Jackie Robinson. Highly Recommend for kids who love baseball, or kids who love history.
May 20, 2017
It is criminal that so many great baseball players have never been acknowledged for their achievements just because of the color of their skin.
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August 27, 2019
Great introduction to the Negro Leagues and their famous players. Interspersed with illustrations and pictures.
May 22, 2015
This inspirational story is great for young baseball fans.
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