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We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball Cover Image Book Book

We are the ship : the story of Negro League baseball / words and paintings by Kadir Nelson ; forward by Hank Aaron.

Nelson, Kadir. (Author). Aaron, Hank, 1934-2021 (Added Author).

Summary:

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.

Record details

  • ISBN: 0786808322
  • ISBN: 9780786808328
  • Physical Description: 88 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
  • Edition: First edition.
  • Publisher: New York : Jump at the Sun/Hyperion, [2008]

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references, filmography and index.
Target Audience Note:
900L Lexile.
Study Program Information Note:
Accelerated Reader AR MG 5.9 3.0 119912
Awards Note:
Coretta Scott King Award (Author Award), 2009
Coretta Scott King Illustrator Honor, 2009

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Available copies

  • 9 of 10 copies available at Sage Library System. (Show)
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  • 1 of 1 copy available at Wallowa Public Library.

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Location Call Number / Copy Notes Barcode Shelving Location Circulation Modifier Status Due Date Courses
Wallowa Public Library Y 796.35 NEL (Text) 30004000137378 Youth Non-Fiction Available -

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