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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.
Lexile Measure: 800 (What's this?)
Paperback: 40 pages
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers; Reprint edition (March 4, 2008)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1416950826
ISBN-13: 978-1416950820
Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.2 x 11 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #69,625 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #48 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Sports & Recreation #70 in Books > Children's Books > Geography & Cultures > Multicultural Stories > Hispanic & Latino #105 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Outdoors > Baseball
Age Range: 4 - 8 years
Grade Level: Preschool - 3
A well-written, almost poetically spare introduction to the life of Roberto Clemente. Starts with his life of poverty in Puerto Rico to his climb to the top of the major leagues. Ends with Mr. Clemente's untimely death in an airplane crash when he was transporting relief supplies to earthquake victims. Illustrations capture the feel of the times and experiences as well as the excitement of the sports action. This excellent picture book will introduce another generation to a real hero. Karen Woodworth Roman, Librarians.info
My son's grandma gave this book to him. They are both huge baseball fans and Roberto Clemente is her hero. It's a wonderful book, and perfect as a gift. The artwork is beautiful and the story is well-done. It's a great, inspirational biography for first-fourth graders to enjoy.
This is a wonderful book. This book is great for all ages. The book deals with many issues which are important for children to start dealing with. The book also stirs a love for the game. I highly recommend it!
My Grandson received this book for his third birthday and was always asking to have it read to him. My son's friend is involved with a baseball team and has a child interested in baseball and this book was purchased for Her.
I ordered this for my grandson who is a sports nut. He has been reading about "names" he's heard about and wants to learn about their lives, especially in whatever their sport is.
I loved this book. Beautifully written and illustrated. It made me cry when I read it to my granddaughter. It really spoke to Puerto Rican's hero and loss. Thank you.
I bought this book for my third grade class as a means to introduce my students to biographies. It was a very good biography for children!
Great children's book about great athlete who was a greater human being. You should share this story with as many children as possible.
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