The Negro Leagues: Celebrating Baseball's Unsung Heroes

by Matt Doeden

Book Overview

When modern baseball fans think of African American players, they may think of Ken Griffey Jr. or Derek Jeter. But what about the black stars who didn't play Major League Baseball? In the early 1900s, black players were not allowed in the Major Leagues. The Negro Leagues provided an alternative for African American players.

Discover the Negro Leagues in this book packed full of facts, photos, and stories. Learn about the biggest games and...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1512427535
• ISBN13: 9781512427530
• Release Date: January 2017
• Publisher: Millbrook Press (Tm)
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.2" x 9.1"
• Age Range: 10 to 14 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 9