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Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates (HC) (2005)

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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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Author:
Jonah Winter
Illustrator:
Raúl Colón
ISBN 10:
0689856431
Pages:
40
Publisher:
Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Publication Date:
March 1, 2005
Binding:
Hardcover
Weight:
0.96lbs
Age Group:
Children (0 - 8)
Grade Range:
P-3

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