The United States v. Jackie Robinson

Author:	Bardhan-Quallen, Sudipta Christie, R. Gregory (Ilt)
Binding:	Paperback Picture Books
List Price:	$8.99
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Additional Info
Overview

ISBN:	9780063087170
Publisher:	Balzer + Bray
Language:	English
Page Count:	40
Publication Date:	1/1/2018
Size:	9.50" l x 6.45" w x 0.27"
Series:	N/A

Category	Subject
Children Nonfiction	Biography & Autobiography
Children Nonfiction	History
Children Nonfiction	Social Situations

Jackie Robinson broke boundaries as the first African American player in Major League Baseball. But long before Jackie changed the world in a Dodger uniform, he did it in an army uniform.

As a soldier during World War II, Jackie experienced segregation every day - separate places for black soldiers to sit, to eat, and to live. When the army outlawed segregation on military posts and buses, things were supposed to change.

So when Jackie was ordered by a white bus driver to move to the back of a military bus, he refused. Instead of defending Jackie’s rights, the military police took him to trial. But Jackie would stand up for what was right, even when it was difficult to do.

This nonfiction picture book is a strong choice for sharing at home or in the classroom - as Booklist noted: "A story that will appeal to both baseball fans and those looking for an interesting way to highlight lesser-known aspects of the fight for civil rights.”

With an author's note, a timeline, bibliography, and more, this book offers helpful resources for readers, teachers, and librarians to find out more about Jackie Robinson and the history of civil rights in the US.