This title examines the remarkable life of Jackie Robinson. Readers will learn about his family background, childhood, education, entry into and career in professional baseball, and societal contributions. Color photos and informative sidebars accompany easy-to-read, compelling text. Features include a timeline, facts, additional resources, web sites, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. Essential Lives is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company. Grades 6-9.