Before and after the Civil War, the African American community held the same passion for baseball as the rest of the nation. But black players faced prejudice. They were banned from the major leagues. From this group emerged Andrew "Rube" Foster, one of the greatest pitchers and managers of the early twentieth century. The founder of the Negro National League, Foster was called the Father of Black Baseball. Thanks to his vision and efforts, black players were finally respected. The doors to Major League Baseball were opened to black players, and the world could enjoy such superstars as Jackie Robinson, Willie Mays, and Hank Aaron.
Banned from professional baseball in the late 19th century, African-American players were forced to go on the road to make money playing the game they loved. Enduring poor fields and long journeys between games, teams brought their unique and entertaining brand of baseball to towns big and small. Even when they had trouble securing food and lodging because of the color of their skin, these players persevered, opening the door for the ultimate return of African-American athletes to big-league baseball.
Here is the tale of the famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh as told by his young assistant, Peter. Follow the pair from the peasant shacks of the Netherlands to the sunny fields of the South of France as the talented van Gogh paints some of the most famous works of art from the late 19th century.
This book looks at the geography, history, resources, and people of Russia.
This book gives an overview of the American Revolutionary War. As Commander in chief of the Continental army, George Washington set up a system of espionage. This book details the lives of several of these spies.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Atlanta Braves. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Baltimore Orioles. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Boston Red Sox. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Chicago Cubs. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Detroit Tigers. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Los Angeles Dodgers. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Los Angeles Angels. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Pittsburgh Pirates. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the New York Yankees. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the San Francisco Giants. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the St. Louis Cardinals. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Explores some of the reasons why fans love the Washington Nationals. Each spread highlights a different fact, player, story, or tradition that helps define the team.
Highlights 12 stories that helped shape the NFL as we know it today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 of the fiercest rivalries between NFL teams past and present. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 unexpected upsets that have shocked fans of the NFL. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 NFL games so exciting they will never be forgotten. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 of the best quarterbacks in NFL history. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 aspects of the Super Bowl that make it a must-watch event each year. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 amazing NFL records that might never be broken. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
Highlights 12 reasons why the NFL is so popular today. Each spread contains fascinating facts and stats to explain the importance of each subject.
