| Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jackie Robinson Contributor(s): Burgan, Michael (Author) |
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ISBN: 1515779637 ISBN-13: 9781515779636 Publisher: Capstone Press OUR PRICE: $6.26 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2018 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball |
| Dewey: B |
| LCCN: 2017048088 |
| Lexile Measure: 900 |
| Series: Tangled History |
| Physical Information: 0.3" H x 5.2" W x 7.3" (0.45 lbs) 112 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - African American - Topical - Black History - Chronological Period - 20th Century - Topical - Hi Interest/Low Vocabulary |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 193598 Reading Level: 5.9 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 2.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the color barrier in baseball. |
Contributor Bio(s): Burgan, Michael: - Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie. |