{"product_id":"i-am-jackie-robinson-9780803740860","title":"I Am Jackie Robinson","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe legendary African American baseball player Jackie Robinson is the 5th hero in the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling picture book biography series for ages 5 to 8.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Jackie Robinson always loved sports, especially baseball. But he lived at a time before the Civil Rights Movement, when the rules weren't fair to African Americans. Even though Jackie was a great athlete, he wasn't allowed on the best teams just because of the color of his skin. Jackie knew that sports were best when everyone, of every color, played together. He became the first Black player in Major League Baseball, and his bravery changed American history and led the way to equality in all sports in America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show \u003ci\u003eXavier Riddle and the Secret Museum.\u003c\/i\u003e One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA timeline\u003c\/b\u003e of key events in the hero's history\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003ePhotos\u003c\/b\u003e that bring the story more fully to life\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eComic-book-style illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e that are irresistibly adorable\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eChildhood moments\u003c\/b\u003e that influenced the hero\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eFacts\u003c\/b\u003e that make great conversation-starters\u003cbr\u003e - \u003cb\u003eA character trait\u003c\/b\u003e that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e You'll want to collect each book in this dynamic, informative series!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Meltzer, Brad\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/08\/2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Dial Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780803740860\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.58lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.80h x 6.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Brad Meltzer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39674425016395,"sku":"9780803740860","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/1697\/6715\/products\/img_2eb628ef-519d-4f7f-83e6-02c4e80076b1.jpg?v=1644934147","url":"https:\/\/blackbookstore.com\/products\/i-am-jackie-robinson-9780803740860","provider":"Black Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}