Jackie Robinson

  • Jackie Robinson: Young Sports Trailblazer
    By Herb Dunn

    A biography emphasizing the childhood of the baseball legend who became the first African American to play Major League baseball.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Lola M. Schaefer

    A brief biography of the man who was the first African American baseball player on a major league team, as well as the first African American elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame.

  • Jackie Robinson: A Biography
    By Arnold Rampersad

    The extraordinary life of Jackie Robinson is illuminated as never before in this full-scale biography by Arnold Rampersad, who was chosen by Jack's widow, Rachel, to tell her husband's story, and was given unprecedented access to his ...

  • Jackie Robinson: My Own Story
    By Jackie Robinson, Wendell Smith

    Autobiography of baseball legend Jackie Robinson, beginning with his athletic career and dealing particularly with baseball and the first step toward equal participation by African Americans in this great sport. “I believe that a man’s ...

  • Jackie Robinson: American Hero
    By Sharon Robinson

    To tie- in with the April 2013 release of the movie 42, the life story of Jackie Robinson, this full-color comprehensive biography will feature everything there is to know about this inspiring American hero.

  • Jackie Robinson: He Led the Way
    By April Jones Prince

    Traces the life of the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era, detailing his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and a hero of the Civil Rights Movement. Original.

  • Jackie Robinson: Baseball Legend
    By Grace Hansen

    This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball.

  • Jackie Robinson: Race, Sports and the American Dream
    By Joseph Dorinson, Joram Warmund

    This new book includes presentations from that celebration, especially chosen for their fresh perspectives and illuminating insights.

  • Jackie Robinson: An Integrated Life
    By J. Christopher Schutz

    J. Christopher Schutz reveals the real Jackie Robinson, as a more defiant, combative spirit than simply the "turn the other cheek" compliant "credit to his race.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Herb Dunn

    THE CHILDHOODS OF FAMOUS AMERICANS SERIES One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians.

  • Jackie Robinson: Hero on the Baseball Field
    By Stephanie Macceca

    A series that let's young readers explore the lives and influence of important individuals whose stories and contributions have left an imprint on United States History.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Wil Mara

    Chronicles the life and career of the Hall of Fame baseball player who broke the color barrier.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Kenneth Rudeen

    An easy-to-read biography of the first black man to play in major league baseball.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Susan Muaddi Darraj

    Highlights the life and accomplishments of the first African American to play Major League baseball, including his childhood, his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player, and his role as a hero of the Civil Rights Movement.

  • Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Line in Baseball
    By Matt J. Simmons

    Highlights the life and career of an American baseball player who became the first African American to play major league baseball in the modern era.

  • Jackie Robinson
    By Tony De Marco

    Presents the life and career of the legendary baseball player, who in 1947 became the first African American player in Major League Baseball.

  • Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier
    By Sean Price

    Highlights the life and accomplishments of professional baseball player Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play in the Major Leagues.

  • Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier
    By Budd Bailey

    Jackie Robinson fought racism in the army before integrating baseball when it was our national pastime.

  • Jackie Robinson: Breaking Baseball’s Color Barrier
    By Budd Bailey

    Jackie Robinson fought racism in the army before integrating baseball when it was our national pastime.

  • Jackie Robinson: Barrier-Breaking Baseball Legend
    By Avery Elizabeth Hurt

    Plenty of baseball lore and stats will engage young baseball fans, but even readers who have little interest in baseball will be inspired by this story of a man who took on racism and changed the world.