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Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2008-01-03

Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates (Reprint)

Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates (Reprint)

Jonah Winter, Author

Raúl Colón, Illustrator

Paperback

SKU:9781416950820

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Spare, evocative language and exquisite illustrations by Ral Col, n depict the life of Roberto Clemente, a great athlete and an even greater man, who became one of the most respected baseball players of all time.
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Elegant and understated, this tribute to Clemente celebrates his athletic gifts and greater legacy of service and compassion. His story continues to inspire.

Readability • 4.3

Age Range • 4-8

Pages • 40

Subjects • Baseball players • Puerto Rico • United States • Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team) • Puerto Ricans • Clemente • Roberto

Categories • Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation | Baseball & Softball • Juvenile Nonfiction | Hispanic & Latino • Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography | General

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.

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