I Am #8: Roberto Clemente Read Free Books and Download eBooks
I was a baseball hero and an inspiring humanitarian. I am Roberto Clemente.A unique hero, Roberto Clemente is not only famous for his impressive baseball career, but also for his generous humanitarian efforts. Nearly 40 years ago, the same year he swung his 3,000th major league baseball hit, he died in an airplane accident on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims. His heroics on the field earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American to be granted access. Just in time for Hispanic heritage month, learn all about this legend's life from his inspiring beginnings to his tragic end. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed time line, introductions to other notable people from the story, a map, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about Roberto Clemente.
Series: I Am (Book 8)
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks; 7.2.2013 edition (July 30, 2013)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 0545533813
ISBN-13: 978-0545533812
Product Dimensions: 0.5 x 5.5 x 7.5 inches
Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
Best Sellers Rank: #192,059 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #75 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Social Activists #122 in Books > Children's Books > Biographies > Sports & Recreation #219 in Books > Children's Books > Sports & Outdoors > Baseball
Age Range: 7 - 10 years
Grade Level: 2 - 5
Great book. My 3rd grader really enjoyed learning about Roberto.
My class enjoys reading books from this series. They are always asking when the next book will be out. The boys especially enjoy the sports characters.
My 6 yr old grandson loves these books!
Good it was a very good I loved it it was aswome bet book ever readings happy I finished it
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