We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
(Book)
Author
Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, [2008].
Format
Book
ISBN
9780786808328, 0786808322
Physical Desc
88 pages : color illustrations ; 29 x 29 cm
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
900L
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Status
Jefferson Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction
J 796.357 NEL
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J 796.357 NEL
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| Jefferson Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 796.357 NEL | Available |
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| Bernards Township Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 796.357 NEL | Available |
| Bernardsville Public Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | J 796.357 NEL | Available |
| Boonton Holmes Library - Juvenile Nonfiction | JUV 796.357 NELSO | Available |
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More Details
Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, [2008].
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 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
Study Program Information
Accelerated Reader,MG,5.9,3,119912
Awards
2009 Robert F. Sibert Medal.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball . Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (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 (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (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, 9th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
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