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Gr 5–8—Jackie Robinson's life has inspired a number of biographies for kids, and Rappaport (Beyond Courage: The Untold Story of Jewish Resistance During the Holocaust; Martin's Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.) adds a well-rounded and nuanced portrayal. The book examines Jack Roosevelt Robinson's life from his early years (including teenage run-ins with the law) and concludes its detailed coverage roughly 90 pages later with the...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Jackie Robinson became the first black Major League Baseball player in 1947, when manager Branch Rickey signed him to play for the B...Log In or Sign Up to Read More