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We are the ship: the story of Negro League Baseball

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Author:
Nelson, Kadir
Series:
Journeys 2014
Publisher:
Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children
Publication Date:
2008
Edition:
First edition
Language:
English
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Using an "Everyman" player as his narrator, Kadir Nelson tells the story of Negro League baseball from its beginnings in the 1920s through the decline after Jackie Robinson crossed over to the majors in 1947. Illustrations from oil paintings by artist Kadir Nelson.

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Contributors:
Aaron, Hank,1934-2021,writer of foreword
ISBN:
9780786808328
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Lexile measure:
900L

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Coretta Scott King Award
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Picture books
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