This biography of Jackie Robinson, the first African American to play Major League Baseball, traces his rise from humble beginnings to professional athlete.
Highlights presents Baseball Dreams written by Lisa Benjamin. Despite growing up poor on the island of Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente's dream came true when he signed to play baseball with the Montreal Royals. His first season was a disappointing one, but he would go on to win two World Series with the Pittsburgh Pirates and accomplish what very few baseball players accomplish--score his 3000th hit.
This nonfiction selection recounts the history of the Seminoles. Their life in the Florida Everglades was disrupted by the United States government who wanted them to move to Oklahoma. At first, they didn't go. However, after Seminole leaders were captured and jailed, many reluctantly moved to Oklahoma.
