We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball
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Author
Contributors
Aaron, Hank, author of foreward.
Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
Format
Book
Edition
(1st ed.)
ISBN
9780786808328 (hc.) :, 0786808322 (hc.) :
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ilsley Public Library - Juvenile Non-Fiction | Juv Baseball 796.3 Nelson | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, c2008.
Edition
(1st ed.)
Physical Desc
88 pages : col. ill. ; 29 x 29 cm.
Language
en
ISBN
9780786808328 (hc.) :, 0786808322 (hc.) :
Accelerated Reader
MG
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Level 5.9, 3 Points
Notes
General Note
Foreword by Hank Aaron.
Description
Includes bibliographical references and index. 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. Coretta Scott King Award Winner. Coretta Scott King Award Illustrator Honor Book. Robert F. Sibert Award Medal winner, 2009.
Awards
Robert F. Sibert Informational Book Medal, 2009.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Award, author, 2009.
Awards
Coretta Scott King Honor, illustrator, 2009.
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Citations
APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Nelson, K., & Aaron, H. (2008). We are the ship: the story of Negro League baseball ((1st ed.)). Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Kadir and Hank, Aaron. 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, 17th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Kadir and Hank, Aaron. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Nelson, Kadir, and Hank Aaron. We Are the Ship: The Story of Negro League Baseball (1st ed.), Jump at the Sun/Hyperion Books for Children, 2008.
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