Jackie Robinson
- ISBN-10
- 0531249832
- ISBN-13
- 9780531249833
- Series
- Jackie Robinson
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 32
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2014
- Publisher
- Childrens Press
- Author
- Wil Mara
Description
Chronicles the life and career of the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke the color barrier.
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