A little boy named Clemente learns about his namesake, the great baseball player Roberto Clemente, in this joyful picture book biography. Born in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente was the first Latin American player to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame, and the only player for whom the fiveyear initiation period was waived. Known not only for his exceptional baseball skills but also for his extensive charity work in Latin America, Clemente was wellloved during his eighteen years playing for the Pittsburgh Pirates. He died in a plane crash while bringing aid supplies to earthquake victims in Nicaragua. Willie Perdomos rhythmic text and Bryan Colliers energetic art combine to tell the amazing story of one of baseballs greats.
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1,536 words32 pagesLexile NPGrade K to 5Age 5-10
Published 20109780805082241
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