{"product_id":"jackie-robinson-he-led-the-way-9780593432709","title":"Jackie Robinson: He Led the Way","description":"\u003cb\u003ePerfect for Black History Month and sports fans! Independent readers will be inspired by the story of this barrier-breaking baseball player. Now available in Step into Reading, the premier leveled reader line.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJackie Robinson became the first black Major League baseball player of the modern era when he stepped onto the field as a Brooklyn Dodger in 1947. In simple, engaging language, this book follows Jackie from childhood through his career as an MVP-award winning baseball player and a hero of the civil rights movement. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStep 3 Readers feature engaging characters in easy-to-follow plots about popular topics; for children who are ready to read on their own.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAPRIL JONES PRINCE is a children's book author and freelance editor. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eROBERT CASILLA is an American artist and illustrator of award-winning children's books. He has illustrated over 30 children's books, including biographies and multicultural stories. His illustrations are influenced by his Latino background.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Random House Books for Young Readers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50525596385554,"sku":"9780593432709","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_1531aedf-887d-4ad9-94f3-7b6d66e3dcd4.jpg?v=1731227439","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/jackie-robinson-he-led-the-way-9780593432709","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}