Description
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
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 |