Books in All About Series series

Roberto Clemente became a baseball icon because of his talent and compassion, and how he overcame prejudices. He was drafted from Puerto Rico, where he spoke Spanish, when he was just eighteen. At first fans laughed at his Spanish accent and some even disliked him for the color of his skin. Roberto worked hard to learn English and improve his baseball skills. He became one of the game's greatest hitters while he played for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was the first Latin American player to have 3,000 hits and his legacy of kindness and record breaking continues to inspire players.

Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Sharks is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of sharks.In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all new paperback covers. In All About Sharks, Arnosky shows how these animals grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about sharks, such as: How do sharks find food in the dark ocean water? What do shark fins do? How many teeth do sharks have? What was the biggest shark ever? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers.

Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Owls is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of owls.In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Jim Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Owls, Arnosky shows how owls grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about owls, such as: Where do owls live? How do they see so well at night? What do owls eat? How can you tell if an owl lives near you? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers.

Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Rattlesnakes is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of rattlesnakes.In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! All About Rattlesnakes answers kids' biggest questions, such as: What makes rattlesnakes rattle? What can their venom do? Where do they store it? Packed with intriguing information and brought to life by Arnosky's vibrant watercolors, this book will fascinate young readers. Kids will be eager to discover all there is to learn about these mysterious and dangerous creatures.