We Are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball |
Publication Information
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Author: Nelson, Kadir |
Illustrator: Nelson, Kadir |
Title: We Are the Ship: The Story of the Negro League Baseball |
Date: 2008 |
Publisher: Hyperion |
City: New York |
ISBN, paperback: 139780786808328 |
ISBN, hardback: |
Recommended audience:
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ABE/ABLE:
Yes |
ESOL:
Yes |
Family:
Yes |
Young Adult:
Yes |
Picture:
Yes |
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General Information:
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Book Type(s):
nonfiction
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HSE Descriptor(s):
| social studies
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Summary: |
This book is about the beginnings and history of Negro League Baseball. The accomplishments of many of the better players are described. Paintings of the players are included. There is a bibliography and filmography at the end of the book. |
Teaching Ideas: |
In a unit on racism and segregation, sports could be one aspect that is explored in detail. Other aspects might be the military, employment, and entertainment. |
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