I Am Roberto Clemente (I Am #8)
I Am Roberto Clemente (I Am #8)

Author: Jim Gigliotti

Publisher: Scholastic Inc.

Published: 2013-07-30

Total Pages: 132

ISBN-13: 0545533821

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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.

Who Was Roberto Clemente?
Who Was Roberto Clemente?

Author: James Buckley, Jr.

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2014-09-25

Total Pages: 114

ISBN-13: 0698187288

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Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente

Author: Jonah Winter

Publisher: Simon and Schuster

Published: 2011-07-26

Total Pages: 40

ISBN-13: 1442440740

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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.

Pride of Puerto Rico
Pride of Puerto Rico

Author: Paul Robert Walker

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 1991-02-21

Total Pages: 180

ISBN-13: 9780152634209

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A biography of the baseball superstar from Puerto Rico who, before his untimely death in a 1972 airplane crash, was noted for his achievements on and off the baseball field.

Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente

Author: Jennifer Strand

Publisher: ABDO

Published: 2016-08-15

Total Pages: 27

ISBN-13: 1680794213

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One of the first Latin Americans to play Major League Baseball, Roberto Clemente was a true trailblazer. Historic photos and easy-to-read text take readers into the athlete’s life. Zoom in even deeper with quick stats, a timeline, and bolded glossary terms. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Zoom is a division of ABDO.

We'll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente
We'll Never Forget You, Roberto Clemente

Author: Trudie Engel

Publisher: Scholastic Paperbacks

Published: 1997-05-01

Total Pages: 106

ISBN-13: 9780590688819

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Chronicles the life and accomplishments of baseball star Roberto Clemente, from his youth in Puerto Rico, through his record-breaking career in Pittsburgh, to his tragic death during a mission of mercy. Original.

Roberto Clemente
Roberto Clemente

Author: Dona Rice

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2005-06-01

Total Pages: 32

ISBN-13: 9780743989688

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Each book in 8143--TIME For Kids Nonfiction Readers: Fluent Plus Kit is available in a set of six.For add-on purchases, each 6-pack includes 6 copies of this title and a lesson plan, packaged in a self-sealing vinyl bag.Word Count: 1263TCM (Teacher Created Materials) Level: 3.9Guided Reading Level: QEarly Intervention Level: 23DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment) Level: 40

21
21

Author: Wilfred Santiago

Publisher: Fantagraphics Books

Published: 2014-09-21

Total Pages: 202

ISBN-13: 1606997750

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Wilfred Santiago’s instant classic 21: The Story of Roberto Clemente is a human drama of courage, faith, and dignity, inspired by the life of the acclaimed Pittsburgh Pirates baseball star who died too young. 21chronicles Clemente’s life from his early days growing up, through the highlights of his career, capturing the grit of his rise from an impoverished Puerto Rican childhood to the majesty of his performance on the field, and to his fundamental decency off of it. Santiago’s inviting style combines realistic attention to detail and expressive cartooning to great effect.

All about Roberto Clemente
All about Roberto Clemente

Author: Andrew Conte

Publisher: All about

Published: 2016-12

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781681570891

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Roberto Clemente was drafted from Puerto Rico by the New York Dodgers when he was just eighteen, and would later become one baseballs most popular players while playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Even though Roberto could not speak English and was dark skinned, he proved himself by the way he played the game. And because of Robertos success, baseball team owners were willing to draft more players from Latin America.