Jackie Robinson: Baseball Legend
This beginner biography takes a look into the life and career of Jackie Robinson and how he broke the color barrier in Major League Baseball. Complete with full-bleed relevant and historical photographs, timeline, glossary, and index.
Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.
Abdo Kids is a division of ABDO.
Interest Level | Preschool - Grade 2 |
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Reading Level | Grade 1 |
Genre | Nonfiction |
Subject | Biographies, History |
Copyright | 2015 |
Division | Abdo Kids |
Imprint | Abdo Kids Jumbo |
Language | English |
Number of Pages | 24 |
Season | 2015-01-01 |
ISBN | 9781629707013, 9781629708034, 9781629708546 |
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Title Format | Reinforced Library Bound Hardcovers, Multi-user eBook, Read-to-Me eBook |
Dewey | 796.357092 |
Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Dimensions | 11.25 x 9.25 |
Lexile | 490 |
Guided Reading Level | J |
ATOS Reading Level | 2.2 |
ATOS Interest Level | LG |
Accelerated Reader® Quiz | 171822 |
Accelerated Reader® Points | 0.5 |
Features | Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, and Table of contents |
Online Resources | FREE! Abdo Kids Online |
History Maker Biographies Set 1 - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
Very basic facts are presented in simply, clearly written volumes appropriate for those just starting out on introductory biographies. Two to four sentences per page face a generally good quality color or black-and-white photo. The large, bold black typeface is surrounded by ample white space, making for comfortable reading; words defined in glossaries are set off in gray type. These information-packed titles will help readers understand why these individuals are important and appreciate their contributions to society. These will successfully fit the bill for those in need of easy-to-read biographies.