The LET'S MEET BIOGRAPHIES series introduces young readers to important historical figures. Through simple text, photographs, and historical illustrations, students will learn about each person's childhood, marriage and family, and major achievements. In 1942, Jackie Robinson was one of the best college athletes in America, but blacks weren't allowed to play most professional sports. Then a man named Branch Rickey chose Robinson to be the first black player on a Major League baseball team.
- ISBN10 0791073211
- ISBN13 9780791073216
- Publish Date 1 January 2004
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 13 February 2009
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Chelsea House Publishers
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 32
- Language English