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Champions of Liberty
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Jackie Robinson

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Concepts for Kids

1.  Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play baseball in the major leagues.
 
2.  To do so, he needed extraordinary athletic ability, courage, and perseverance.
 
3.  His is a story of fighting for liberty against racism.

 Literature Connection

I Am Jackie Robinson (Ordinary People Change the World)
            by Brad Meltzer
This charming story recounts the events of Jackie Robinson's life in up-to-date language that kids can easily understand. The illustrations are cartoon-like with humorous speech bubbles. Jackie has plenty of      lessons to offer youngsters, especially about bravery and getting along with others.    

Online Resources

Kids Encyclopedia Facts and Photos
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  • Home
  • Principles
    • What is Liberty?
    • Why Libertry is Important
    • Cooperation and Coercion
    • Free Trade
  • History
    • Declaration of Independence
    • Revolutionary War
    • The Bill of Rights
    • Slavery, Abolition, and the Underground Railroad
    • Immigration
  • Champions
    • Frederick Douglass
    • Thomas Jefferson
    • Paul Revere
    • Jackie Robinson
    • Harriet Tubman
    • George Washington
    • Malala Yousafzai
  • Economic Liberty
    • Poverty and Prosperity
    • Work and Specialization
    • Free Markets
    • Benefits of Trade
    • Entrepreneurship
    • When Trade is Limited
  • Appreciate Liberty
    • Markets All Around
    • All KInds of Work
    • Life Without Liberty
  • Contact
  • About Me