We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball
(Book)
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Status
Cary Regional - Childrens Non-Fiction
J796.357 NELSO
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Published:
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, [2008].
Format:
Book
Edition:
First edition.
Physical Desc:
88 pages : color illustrations ; 29 x 29 cm
Language:
English
ISBN:
9780786808328, 0786808322
Accelerated Reader:
MG
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Lexile measure:
900
Notes
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (page 83) and index.
Description
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.
Target Audience
900L,Lexile
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Citations
APA Citation (style guide)
Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball. First edition. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)Nelson, Kadir. 2008. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)Nelson, Kadir, We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
MLA Citation (style guide)Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. First edition. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
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