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Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jackie Robinson
Paperback / softback
Main Details
Title |
Breaking Barriers: The Story of Jackie Robinson
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Authors and Contributors |
By (author) ,Michael Burgan
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Physical Properties |
Format:Paperback / softback | Pages:112 |
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ISBN/Barcode |
9781515779636
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Classifications | Dewey:B |
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Illustrations |
Illustrations, unspecified
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Publishing Details |
Publisher |
Capstone Press, Incorporated
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Imprint |
Capstone Press, Incorporated
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Publication Date |
1 April 2018 |
Publication Country |
United States
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Description
History isn't about just dates and numbers. It's about the people who lived it. Explore the world's most suspenseful, dramatic, and tragic events by following the people who were there. Narrative stories intertwine to tell the powerful true tales of history. In an immersive, exciting narrative nonfiction format, this powerful book follows a selection of people who experienced the events surrounding the breaking of the colour barrier in baseball. AGES: 9 to 12 AUTHOR: Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. He has also written fiction and adapted classic novels. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael has also worked as an editor at Weekly Reader, the classroom news magazine used in schools across the United States.
Author Biography
Michael Burgan has written numerous books for children and young adults during his nearly 20 years as a freelance writer. Many of his books have focused on U.S. history, geography, and the lives of world leaders. Michael has won several awards for his writing, and his graphic novel version of the classic tale Frankenstein (Stone Arch Books) was a Junior Library Guild selection. Michael graduated from the University of Connecticut with a bachelor's degree in history. He lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, with his cat, Callie.
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