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Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates
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4.1 out of 5
Based on 54 Ratings and 25 Reviews

Book Description
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 On... More
Book Information
PublisherAtheneum Books For Young Readers
BindingHardcover (6 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages40
ISBN-100689856431
ISBN-13978-0689856433
Publication Date02/08/2005
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About Jonah Winter (Author) : Jonah Winter is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jonah Winter include Dizzy (Unabridged), Barack, Steel Town.
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About Raul Colon (Illustrator) : Raul Colon is a published author and an illustrator of children's books. Some of the published credits of Raul Colon include Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates, Angela and the Baby Jesu... more
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