num_pages: 40
description: We can all be heroes is the message entertainingly told in this New York Times Bestselling picture-book biography series with this title focusing on groundbreaking baseball player Jackie Robinson (Cover may vary)Jackie Robinson always loved sports especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone of every color played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America.This friendly fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book  A timeline of key events in the heros history  Photos that bring the story more fully to life  Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable  Childhood moments that influenced the hero  Facts that make great conversation-starters  A virtue this person Jackie Robinson's bravery led him to make his mark in baseball history. Youll want to collect each book in this dynamic informative series!
language: English
title: I am Jackie Robinson
publisher: Rocky Pond Books