Jackie Robinson
- ISBN-10
- 1442023597
- ISBN-13
- 9781442023598
- Series
- Jackie Robinson
- Pages
- 48
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2009-07-10
- Publisher
- Paw Prints
- Author
- Dan Elish
Description
Highlights the life and accomplishments of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the Major Leagues.
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