Books like Jackie Robinson (Jackie Robinson) by Joshua Hanft

Dr. Peale’s classic guide shows how faith and positive thinking can energize life, break worry, improve relationships, and help readers achieve ambitions.

"An extraordinary book . . . invitingly written and brisk." --Chicago Tribune "Perhaps no one has ever told the tale [of Robinson's arrival in the major leagues] so well as [Simon] does in this extended essay." --The Washington Post Book World "Scott Simon tells a compelling story of risk and sacrifice, profound ugliness and profound grace, defiance and almost unimaginable courage. This is a meticulously researched, insightful, beautifully written book, one that should be read, reread, and remembered." --Laura Hillenbrand, author of the New York Times bestseller Seabiscuit The integration of baseball in 1947 had undeniable significance for the civil rights movement and American history. Thanks to Jackie Robinson, a barrier that had once been believed to be permanent was shattered--paving the way for scores of African Americans who wanted nothing more than to be granted the same r...

A tender biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African‑American Major League baseball player, as recounted by his daughter, exploring his life, career and the race relations he navigated.

A biography of the first black player in modern American major league baseball, emphasizing the prejudice he had to overcome by sheer courage.

A fatherless young white boy shares his love of the Brooklyn Dodgers with a lifelong black friend. Together they cherish Jackie Robinson, gifting an autographed ball to the elder’s final moments.

An engaging biography that traces the early life of Jackie Robinson, the trailblazing African American who would become the first MLB player to break baseball’s color barrier.

Biography of Jackie Robinson, the first black player for the Brooklyn Dodgers, presented for young readers.