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racial injustice throughout his life, Jackie Robinson not only
became an outstanding athlete and the first African-American
Baseball Hall of Fame inductee but also an inspiring leader
willing and able to fight prejudice and racism. Read the story
of a man who had the courage not to fight back but instead won
the hearts of countless sports fans and eventually the American
people with dignity and respect. Fast-paced and easy-to-read,
32-page graphic biographies teach children about historical
figures: those who lead us into new territory, pursued
scientific discoveries; battled injustice and prejudice; and
broke down creative and artistic barriers. Using the graphics,
children can activate prior knowledge, bridging what they
already know with what they have yet to learn. Graphically
illustrated biographies also teach inference skills, character
development, dialogue, transitions, and drawing conclusions.