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I am Roberto Clemente / by Jim Gigliotti ; illustrated by Ute Simon.

By: Gigliotti, Jim.
Contributor(s): Simon, Ute.
Publisher: New York : Scholastic, c2013Description: 127 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm. Media type: unmediated ISBN: 9780545533812; 0545533813.Subject(s): Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972 -- Juvenile literature | Clemente, Roberto, 1934-1972 | Baseball playersDDC classification: Cir 927.96 G367 2013
Contents:
A passion for Béisbol -- Big-league dreams -- Culture shock -- To the big leagues -- The pride of Pittsburgh -- Making a difference -- Tragedy -- Legacy -- 10 things you should know about Roberto Clemento -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know.
Summary: "I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente"--- p.4 of cover.
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Book Book High School Library
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DEAR Cir 927.96 G367 2013 c.2 (Browse shelf) 2 Available HS8028
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Includes bibliographical references (page 125) and index.

A passion for Béisbol -- Big-league dreams -- Culture shock -- To the big leagues -- The pride of Pittsburgh -- Making a difference -- Tragedy -- Legacy -- 10 things you should know about Roberto Clemento -- 10 more things that are pretty cool to know.

"I was a famous baseball player, I am known for my heroics on and off the field. I devoted my efforts to charity work and became an inspiring humanitarian, as well as a legendary ball player. I became the first Latin American to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, opening the door to future Hispanic players. I am Roberto Clemente"--- p.4 of cover.

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