We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
(Book - Research Collections, Book)
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Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
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| Location | Format | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Special Collections - Civil Rights Room | Book - Research Collections | Special Coll. j796.357 N4276w | Library Use Only |
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Format
Book - Research Collections, Book
Edition
1st ed.
Physical Desc
88 p. : col. ill. ; 29 x 29 cm.
Language
English
ISBN
9780786808328 (hc.), 0786808322 (hc.)
Reading Level
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.
Awards
Coretta Scott King (author) Award, 2009
Awards
Coretta Scott King (illustrator) Honor book, 2009
Awards
Robert F. Sibert Medal, 2009
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, 18th 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, 18th Edition (Style Guide)Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball. Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
UCL Harvard Citation (Style Guide)Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: the story of negro league baseball. New York: Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.
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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