Roberto Clemente
Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
Atheneum Books for Young Readers · Print & ebook · March 4, 2008
A moving, exquisitely illustrated picture book biography of Roberto Clemente, legendary Latino baseball player, pioneer, and humanitarian.
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- Who it’s for
- A vividly illustrated portrait brings Clemente’s baseball achievements and humanitarian commitment into view.
- Themes
- Baseball, Overcoming racism, Humanitarian service
- Genres
- Sports Biographies for Kids, Baseball & Softball, Hispanic & Latino Life (U.S.)
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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.
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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.
Beyond the Ballpark
A vividly illustrated portrait brings Clemente’s baseball achievements and humanitarian commitment into view.
Come here for
- Baseball history alongside a story of perseverance
- A portrait of a Latino pioneer and humanitarian
Expect
- A picture-book biography of a Major League great
- Achievements set against the reality of racism
Where it sits
| Sports Biographies for Kids | 70% |
|---|---|
| Hispanic & Latino Life (U.S.) | 64% |
| Baseball & Softball | 39% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Kids Biographies
- Hispanic & Latino Life (U.S.)
- Baseball & Softball
- Authors
- Jonah Winter
- Publisher
- Atheneum Books for Young Readers
- Published
- March 4, 2008
- Format
- Print & ebook
- Theme
- Baseball · Overcoming racism · Humanitarian service
- Reading lane
- Kids Biographies