{"title":",Michael Burgan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMichael Burgan\u003c\/strong\u003e brings history and real-life heroes to young readers with vivid storytelling that engages and inspires. His books often explore the courage and determination of extraordinary figures, making complex subjects accessible and captivating for children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on biography and sports history, Burgan’s works encourage curiosity and empathy, inviting readers to discover the challenges and triumphs that shape lives and cultures. His clear, dynamic prose is ideal for youngsters eager to learn about the past and its remarkable characters.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"daring-play-how-a-courageous-jackie-robinson-transformed-baseball-captured-history-sports-by-michael-burgan-9780756552954","title":"Daring Play How a Courageous Jackie Robinson Transformed Baseball (Captured History Sports)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn and off the field, Jackie Robinson never backed down from a challenge. The baseball legend broke Major League Baseball's colour barrier in 1947, changing the sport forever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was eight years later that a photo of him stealing home during the 1955 World Series became one of the most famous images from his historic career. The iconic photo of his daring base running seemed to sum up the way Robinson lived his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHe acted on his own, doing what he thought was right. He took risks. He used his talents the best way he knew how. And he made baseball—and the world—a better place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDaring Play: How a Courageous Jackie Robinson Transformed Baseball\u003c\/em\u003e offers insights into how one man's bravery reshaped an entire sport and left an enduring legacy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"United Sourcing Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47671167221996,"sku":"9780756552954","price":10.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780756552954-daring-play-how-a-courageous-jackie-robinson-transformed-baseball-captured-history-sports.jpg?v=1779825931"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/michael-burgan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}