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Gr 6 Up—With its in-depth look at the ups and downs of Robinson's life and career, this wonderful resource lends context to his significant accomplishments. He won acclaim for shattering baseball's "color line" in 1947, but as this exemplary documentary makes clear, he fought racism throughout his life. An impressive range of commentators share their perspectives, from President Obama to teammates, sports writers, and historians. The Great Depression and World War II shaped Robinson's early life, with racism an ever-present threat: 21 African Americans were lynched in his home state, Georgia, in 191...Log In or Sign Up to Read More