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42) The hero two doors down: based on the true story of friendship between a boy and a baseball legend
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Eight-year-old Steve Satlow is thrilled when Jackie Robinson moves into his Jewish neighborhood in Brooklyn in 1948, although many of his neighbors are not, and when Steve actually meets his hero he is even more excited--and worried that a misunderstanding over a Christmas tree could damage his new friendship.
Author
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
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Description
"In January of 1963, Sharon Robinson turned thirteen the night before George Wallace declared on national television 'segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever' in his inauguration for governor of Alabama. That was the start of a year that would become one of the most pivotal years in the history of America. As the daughter of Jackie Robinson, Sharon had incredible access to some of the most important events of the era, including...
44) Soul of the game
Publisher
HBO Home Video
Pub. Date
c1996.
Language
English
Description
The film features the story of three famous baseball players of the 40s, when for the first time a black player took the field.
51) American heroes
Author
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
c2005.
Language
English
Description
An anthology of fifty biographical portraits of key American figures shows how their accomplishments transcended their own time to resonate throughout history and shape the United States today.
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