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Author
Series
Publisher
Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2013]
Lexile measure
920L
Physical Desc
127 pages : illustrations ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente" -- Page [4] cover.
Author
Publisher
Blue River Press
Pub. Date
[2016]
Lexile measure
880L
Physical Desc
116 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm
Language
English
Description
"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 prove his critics wrong and improve his baseball skills. He became one of the game's greatest hitters while he played for the Pittsburgh...
Author
Pub. Date
2008
Edition
1st Aladdin paperbacks ed.
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : illustrations (some color) ; 28 cm
Language
English
Description
Presents the life of the legendary athlete from Puerto Rico who became one of the most respected baseball players of all time and the first Latino inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.