As the first African American ever to play for a major league baseball team, Jackie Robinson helped change race relations in America forever. Readers will learn about Robinson's early success as a versatile athlete and the difficulties he faced in an era of widespread prejudice and segregation. They will also find out how he came to break pro baseball's color barrier and how he used his fame to bring awareness to the civil rights movement.

A young athlete -- From basic training to spring training -- The road to the majors -- An American hero -- True statistics.