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A Picture Book of Jackie Robinson

by David A. Adler · 1989

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The first African American to play in the major leagues.

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historical fictionhistorical fictionMore like thisLess of this
Themes
sportssportsMore like thisLess of this
Setting
USAUSAMore like thisLess of this
Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 29 pages

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