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Roberto Clemente : Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
by Jonah Winter and Raúl Colón
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Overview
A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian.
On an island called Puerto Rico, there lived a little boy who wanted only to play baseball. Although he had no money, Roberto Clemente practiced and practiced until--eventually--he made it to the Major Leagues. As a right-fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, he fought tough opponents--and even tougher racism--but with his unreal catches and swift feet, he earned his nickname, "The Great One." He led the Pirates to two World Series, hit three-thousand hits, and was the first Latino to be inducted into the Hall of Fame. But it wasn't just baseball that made Clemente legendary--he was was also a humanitarian dedicated to improving the lives of others.Details
- ISBN-13: 9781416950820
- ISBN-10: 1416950826
- Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Publish Date: March 2008
- Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.2 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.35 pounds
- Page Count: 40
- Reading Level: Ages 4-8
