42 is not just a number : the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero / Doreen Rappaport.
| Author/creator |
Rappaport, Doreen author. |
| Format | Book and Print |
| Edition | First edition. |
| Publication Info | Somerville, Massachusetts : Candlewick Press, 2017. |
| Copyright Notice | ©2017 |
| Description | 119 pages ; 22 cm |
| Subject(s) |
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| Variant title | Forty-two is not just a number |
| Contents | The neighborhood, 1927 -- Jack's idol, 1932 -- "International day," summer 1934 -- Mack's big challenge, July 18, 1936 -- A new path, January 1938 -- University life, February 1939-March 1941 -- From private to lieutenant, July-August 1942 -- The confrontation, July 6- November 28, 1944 -- In the Negro leagues, March-August 1945 -- Advocates for change, 1937-1947 -- The interview, August 28, 1945 -- The journey out, February 28-29, 1946 -- In the minor leagues, March 4-October 4, 1946 -- Bench jockeying, April-May 1947 -- Stealing home, June 24, 1947 -- The public speaks, July 1947 -- An alone life, July-August 1947 -- The final stretch, August-September 1947 -- The triumphant return, late September 1947 -- The Subway Series, September 30-October 6, 1947 -- 42 is not just a number, April 15, 1997. |
| Abstract | An eye-opening look at the life and legacy of Jackie Robinson, the man who broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball and became an American hero. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-114) and index. |
| Interest age level | Ages 8-12 |
| Interest grade level | Grades 5-8 |
| Audience | 1010 Lexile |
| Study program note | Accelerated Reader AR |
| Awards note | YALSA quick picks for reluctant YA readers; Nonfiction 2018. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | Biographies. |
| Genre/form | History. |
| Genre/form | Juvenile works. |
| LCCN | 2017953594 |
| ISBN | 9780763676247 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 0763676241 (hardcover) |
| ISBN | 9781536206326 (paperback) |
| ISBN | 1536206326 (paperback) |
| Stock number | Candlewick Pr, C/O Random House Childrens Customer Service 400 Hahn rd, Westminster, MD, USA, 21157 SAN 201-3975 |
Available Items
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions | |
| Joyner | TRC Biographies | B R5632RAP | ✔ Available | Place Hold |