An intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson. Stealing home is a moving and poignant account of a man who was determined to play baseball regardless of the color of his skin. The story of jackie robinson 9780590425605 by denenberg, barry and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Oct, 2002 jackie robinson and the integration of baseball. Thomas and his grandfather share a passion for the pirates, who spring train not far from their home. This novel study guide includes note taking exercises, text dependent questions for each chapter and a book recommendation poster plan. The story of jackie robinson that offers student handouts for each chapter of the book which focuses on text dependent questions. Against the odds by robert burleigh 2007, book, other at the best online prices at. Jackie robinson home barbara lowell childrens book author. In the top of the eighth inning of game 1, with the yankees leading by two runs with two outs and a 10 count on pinchhitter frank kellert, robinson broke for home against yanks lefthander whitey ford. In so many ways, sharon robinsons childhood in the 1950s was typical of the privileged suburb where she grew up the apple of her fathers eye, she went on shopping trips to new york to pick out expensive party dresses, lived in a beautiful home in. Finally, a book written by the child of a celebrity who doesnt blame the parent, writes the eloquent and familiar comedian bill cosby, of sharon robinsons new memoir, stealing home. Stealing home jackie robinson broke baseballs color. Booksource is the premier trade book distributor to k12 school classrooms across the country.
Explore classroom activities, puzzles, teacher resources and. In the course of the play, jackie bats, gets on base and steals bases with the goal of stealing home. In the spring of 1949, robinson turned to hall of famer george sisler, working as an advisor to the dodgers, for batting help. The former professor published her first book, stealing home. Sure, it has all that, but thats just a part of the larger story. However, joey is of mixed race and his skin is lighter than the other kids. This biography tells the story of jackie robinson, the first black man to play in baseballs major leagues in the united states.
There was a sentence per page that told of a play during the game. Aug 22, 20 celebrating black history with jackie robinson cartoon jackie robinson story duration. Against the odds robert burleigh, author, mike wimmer, illustrator, illus. This is a comprehensive document for low incidence sped students to access literal comprehension questions related to the book stealing home. On jackie robinson day, april 15th, a look at the life of the man who broke baseballs color barrier. Apr 30, 2007 robert burleighs text features vivid, sharp images number 42 dances his odd pigeontoed dance off third base that describe jackie robinson stealing home during a game in the 1955 world series. Trailing 46 at the top of the eighth inning with two outs, jackie robinson risks 270 feet of progress on the base paths with a daring steal of home, beating whitey fords pitch to the plate. Baseball almanac is pleased to present a record book full of baseball milestones for stealing home plate including career stealing home base records, single season stealing home base records and game related stealing home base records. If i had to put ten biographies in order that i like them i would put babe ruth by tracy brown collins published in 2009 which covers the life of in my opinion the greatest major league baseball player.
Barry denenberg a biography of the first black baseball player to be accepted by a major league team from his early years in california through his struggle with the brooklyn dodgers. The book centers its story around 10 year old thomas and his grandfather who live very simply in a small home on the beach near miami, fl. Jackie robinson steals home base game one, the 1955 world series, monroe gallery, friday, september 24, 2010. He played football, basketball, baseball, and ran track. And in 2005, jackie robinson became only the fourth athlete in our nations history to be awarded the congressional gold medal, congress highest expression of national appreciation for distinguished achievements and contributions. Remember jackie robinson stealing home with yogi berra. The story of jackie robinson point of view setting this book is written in third person point of view. June 1997 finally, a book written by the child of a celebrity who doesnt blame the parent, writes the eloquent and familiar comedian bill cosby, of sharon robinson s new memoir, stealing home. Sharon robinsonjackie robinsonsigned bookstealing home.
Stealing home houghton mifflin reading, theme 6 by mary stolz. Write your answers on the back of this sheet or on a separate piece of paper. Chicago turabian author date citation style guide burleigh, robert and mike wimmer. Intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson, an hardcover june, 1996 by. The illustrations and the main text of the book one loooooong sentence depict jackie robinson stealing home which should be impossible, but it became his signature achievement.
Nineyearold joey sexton joins the neighborhood kids who flock to the park to team up and play. Something i learned was that jackie played in the major leagues for his family and his mom especially. It is 1947 at yankee stadium in new york where the new york yankees are playing the brooklyn dodgers and the newest member of the dodgers team is the first african american to play major league baseball. As the first black man to play in the allwhite baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for. Jackie robinson was a great athlete, but his destiny went far beyond the baseball diamond. On april 15, 1947, jackie robinson stepped onto ebbets field as a brooklyn dodger and changed american baseball forever. Intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson, an by sharon robinson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I enjoyed learning even more about him with this book. Yogi berra, the yogi book paperback, workman publishing co.
Two area firms land yogi berra account us1 home, 2010. Stealing home by mary stolz was a nice book to read to my 9 year old grandson. At sislers suggestion, robinson spent hours at a batting tee, learning to hit the ball to right field. Ap get exclusive access to content from our 1768 first edition with your subscription. The story of jackie robinson paperback may 1, 1990 by barry denenberg author.
A novel study guide for barry denenbergs book, stealing home. Stealing home the story of jackie robinson albuquerque. Sharon robinson revisits her famous father in new book. Lively text and compelling artwork detail robinsons remarkable journey from childhood, to playing for the negro leagues, to then becoming the first african american to play in major league baseball in the modern era. As the first black man to play in the allwhite baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white. Jackie robinson steals home in a 1948 game at ebbets field in brooklyn. Sep 23, 2015 remember jackie robinson stealing home with yogi berra catching berra, who died tuesday at age 90, is being remembered as an iconic figure in baseball and popular culture. Barry denenberg the story of the first black man to play baseball in the major leagues. Internet archive contributor internet archive language english. An intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson harper collins. Intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson, an robinson, sharon on.
Jun 19, 2017 this little golden book captures the essence of jackie robinson for the littlest readers. The first black man to play in the white major leagues, he had the courage to. Intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson, an. Theme the theme of this story is to never give up on your dreams. The biography of the first africanamerican majorleague baseball player whose courage in fighting for racial equality made him one of the greatest heroes in american history. Stealing home, cosby continues, is a book about love and respect written with love and. This book starts off with jackie in his high school years playing the sports he loves. Mla citation style guide burleigh, robert, and mike wimmer. An intimate family portrait by the daughter of jackie robinson, in 1996. The narrator is someone telling the story from outside of the book. If i had to put ten biographies in order that i like them i would put babe ruth by tracy brown collins published in 2009 which covers the life of in my opinion the greatest major league. The jackie robinson story home polk school district.
Stealing home stealing home here are some ideas to write about while youre reading the book. The art deftly intensifies the emotion of robinsons homestealing triumph, revealing the deep concentration and resolve of the ballplayers on both teams, the anticipation of the spectators and the. It told me about his early life, and athletic career. Stealing home, cosby continues, is a book about love and respect written with love and respect. Baseball almanac is pleased to present a record book full of baseball milestones for stealing home plate including career stealing home base records, single season stealing home base records and game related stealing home. In so many ways, sharon robinson s childhood in the 1950s was typical. But, for some reason, the page that grabbed and held my attention was filled with blackandwhite photos that formed a sequence showing jackie robinson stealing home against the yankees in. Then it had a paragraph about the different things that jackie had went through and baseball facts. Jackie robinson jackie robinson stealing home in a game against the boston braves, august 22, 1948. The story of jackie robinson appeals the most to me because i love sports and jackie robinson broke the color barrier in major league baseball. As the first black man to play in the allwhite baseball leagues, he was a symbol of courage, hope, and unity for all black and white americans, and for people throughout the world. The story of jackie robinson denenberg, barry ar quiz no.
Author and daughter of jackie robinson, sharon robinson. Stealing home base records major league baseball records for stealing home base. Sharon robinson jackie robinson signed book stealing home 1997 1st edit softback. Barry denenberg on april 15, 1947, jackie robinson stepped onto ebbets field as a brooklyn dodger and changed american baseball forever. Stealing home, the story of jackie robinson by barry denenberg is a biography about jackie robinsons life. Apr 02, 2009 trailing 46 at the top of the eighth inning with two outs, jackie robinson risks 270 feet of progress on the base paths with a daring steal of home, beating whitey fords pitch to the plate. We offer discounted pricing, free shipping and unparalleled expertise and customer service.
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