Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates -- Jonah Winter, Paperback
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.
Author: Jonah Winter
Publisher: Atheneum Books for Young Readers
Published: 3/1/2008
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35 lbs
Size: 10.7" H x 8.3" L x 0.2" W
ISBN: 9781416950820
