We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
(Children's Book)

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Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.9 - AR Pts: 3
Status
Childrens Nonfiction - Children's Area
J 796.357 NEL
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Format
Children's Book
Physical Desc
88 pages : col. illus. ; 29 x 29 cm.
Language
English
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.9, 3 Points

Notes

General Note
Coretta Scott King author award winner : 2009.
General Note
Includes index and bibliographic notes.
Bibliography
Bibliography: p. 83.
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.

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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Nelson, K. (2008). We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball . Jump at the Sun/Hyperion.

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.

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, 2008.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Nelson, Kadir. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, 2008.

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