Bibliograph

42 is not just a number, the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero, Doreen Rappaport

Type

Label

42 is not just a number, the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero, Doreen Rappaport

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 112-114) and index

resource.biographical

individual biography

Index

index present

resource.interestAgeLevel

Ages 8 to 12

resource.interestGradeLevel

Grades 3 to 7

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

42 is not just a number

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

1002127905

Responsibility statement

Doreen Rappaport

Sub title

the odyssey of Jackie Robinson, American hero

Summary

A revelatory portrait of the life and legacy of the heroic baseball legend explores how, despite his amazing athletic abilities, he was challenged to break the color barrier and overcome significant discrimination in order to play in Major League Baseball

Table Of 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

Target audience

pre adolescent

resource.variantTitle

Forty-two is not just a number

Classification