- Published: New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
- Year Published: 2008
- Edition: 1st ed.
- Description: 88 p. : col. ill. ; 29 x 29 cm.
- Language: English
- Format: Book
Reading Level
- Lexile: 900
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- 9780786808328 (hc.) :
- 0786808322 (hc.) :
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We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
by Nelson, Kadir.
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Where To Find It
Call number: J 796.357 Ne
Available Copies: Downtown Youth, Malletts Youth, Traverwood Youth
Additional Details
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.
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