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Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Age 6-9
Grade 1-4

Jonah Winter, Rolon Colon

Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Library Binding (Perfection Learning March 1, 2008)
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. America! 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 3,000 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.
ISBN
1606860283 / 9781606860281
Pages
40
Weight
13.6 oz.
Dimensions
8.7 x 0.4 in.