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We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball Cover Image Book

We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball / words and paintings by Kadir Nelson ; foreword by Hank Aaron.

Nelson, Kadir, (author.).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9780786808328
  • ISBN: 0786808322
  • Physical Description: 88 pages : color illustrations ; 29 x 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition
  • Publisher: New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books, [2008]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Target Audience Note:
900L Lexile
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.9 3 119912.
Awards Note:
Coretta Scott King Award for Non Violent Social Change, 2009

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Negro leagues > History > Juvenile literature.
African American baseball players > Juvenile literature.
Baseball > United States > History > Juvenile literature.
Negro leagues > Juvenile literature.
African Americans > Juvenile literature.
Baseball players > Juvenile literature.
Baseball > History > Juvenile literature.

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  • 3 of 3 copies available at Onslow County Public Library.

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Jacksonville Main Library J796.3576 NEL (Text) 36015000592143 Juvenile Nonfiction Available -
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