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Roberto Clemente Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

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ISBN-10: 1416950826

ISBN-13: 9781416950820

Edition: N/A

Authors: Jonah Winter, Ra�l �n, Raul Colon

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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.
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Book details

List price: $8.99
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Publication date: 3/4/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 40
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 0.30" tall
Weight: 0.374
Language: English

Children's author and illustrator Jonah Winter was born in Fort Worth, Texas in 1962. He has created many popular books, including works about baseball and biographies of famous individuals including Frida Kahlo, Roberto Clemente, and Barack Obama.

Ra�l Col�n is a popular children's book illustrator whose work has also appeared in many national publications. He has illustrated more than thirty award-winning picture books, including those by Dr. Jill Biden and Frank McCourt. Col�n is known for his unique mixed-media illustration technique, which creates artwork rich in texture and deep colors. He lived in Puerto Rico as a young boy and now resides in New City, New York, with his family.