The Story of Jackie Robinson

by Andrea Thorpe (Author)

Book Cover for The Story of Jackie Robinson

   Book 26   
Pages: 64
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Discover the life of Jackie Robinson―a story for young readers about breaking down barriers.

Jackie Robinson was the first Black Major League Baseball player and an important civil rights leader. Before he made history as a pioneer in sports, Jackie was a hardworking kid who loved to play all kinds of ball games. When Jackie was growing up, Black and white sports players in the United States were not treated the same way. He used his amazing baseball talent to help bring all players together and work toward ending the unfair treatment of Black players. Explore how Jackie went from being a thoughtful young boy growing up in California to an American role model and activist.

Independent reading―This Jackie Robinson biography is broken down into short chapters and simple language so kidsa aged 6 to 9 years can read and learn on their own.
Critical thinking―Kids will learn the Who, What, Where, When, Why, and How of Jackie's life, find definitions of new words, discussion questions, and more.
A lasting legacy―Explore how Jackie Robinson made the world a better place for future generations, including you!

How will Jackie's hard work and dedication inspire you?


Story of Biographies Series—Summary and Book Order

Series: Story of Biographies
Reading level: 6+
Books in series: 50
Read in order? No
Next release: Jan 2025
Tags: non fiction  historical  culture  science & tech (STEM)  sport  adventure  sponsored 

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Books in series order

1.   The Story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg  (2020)
2.   The Story of Frida Kahlo  (2020)
3.   The Story of Abraham Lincoln  (2020)
4.   The Story of George Washington  (2020)
5.   The Story of Harriet Tubman  (2020)
6.   The Story of Alexander Hamilton  (2020)
7.   The Story of Jane Goodall  (2020)
8.   The Story of Martin Luther King Jr.  (2020)
9.   The Story of Albert Einstein  (2020)
10.   The Story of Barack Obama  (2020)
11.   The Story of the Wright Brothers  (2020)
12.   The Story of Neil Armstrong  (2020)
13.   The Story of Marie Curie  (2020)
14.   The Story of Helen Keller  (2020)
15.   The Story of Amelia Earhart  (2020)
16.   The Story of Malala Yousafzai  (2020)
17.   The Story of Simone Biles  (2020)
18.   The Story of Fred Rogers:  (2020)
19.   The Story of Benjamin Franklin  (2020)
20.   The Story of Gandhi  (2020)
21.   The Story of Thomas Jefferson  (2020)
22.   The Story of Jim Henson  (2021)
23.   The Story of John Lewis  (2021)
24.   The Story of Leonardo da Vinci  (2021)
25.   The Story of Anne Frank  (2021)
26.   The Story of Jackie Robinson  (2021)
27.   The Story of Michelle Obama  (2021)
28.   The Story of Joe Biden  (2021)
29.   The Story of Stan Lee  (2021)
30.   The Story of Nelson Mandela  (2021)
31.   The Story of Kamala Harris  (2021)
32.   The Story of Ruby Bridges  (2021)
33.   The Story of Princess Diana  (2021)
34.   The Story of Babe Ruth  (2021)
35.   The Story of Eliza Hamilton  (2021)
36.   The Story of Misty Copeland  (2021)
37.   The Story of Katherine Johnson  (2021)
38.   The Story of Ella Fitzgerald  (2021)
39.   The Story of Lin-Manuel Miranda  (2022)
40.   The Story of Walt Disney  (2022)
41.   The Story of Selena Quintanilla  (2022)
42.   The Story of Henry Ford  (2022)
43.   The Story of Pablo Picasso  (2022)
44.   The Story of Maya Angelou  (2023)
45.   The Story of Sojourner Truth  (2023)
46.   The Story of Audrey Hepburn  (2024)
47.   The Story of Serena Williams  (2024)
48.   The Story of Taylor Swift  (2024)
49.   The Story of Betty White  (2024)
50.   The Story of Fannie Lou Hamer  (2025)