Bibliograph

Roberto Clemente, pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Raúl Colón

Type

Label

Roberto Clemente, pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates, by Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Raúl Colón

Language

eng

resource.biographical

individual biography

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

no index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Roberto Clemente

Oclc number

54280125

Responsibility statement

by Jonah Winter ; illustrated by Raúl Colón

Sub title

pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates

Summary

On an island called Puerto Rico a boy named Roberto Clemente dreamed of nothing but winning at baseball. With no money -- but plenty of determination -- Clemente practiced on muddy fields with a glove made from a coffee sack. Little League became minor league, which turned into winter league...and, finally, he made it to the major leagues! With lightning speed, towering home runs, and grand slams, Clemente introduced himself to America. Spare, evocative language -- and magnificent illustrations -- tell the story of a great athlete and even greater man who rose through the ranks of baseball to become one of the most admired players of all time

Target audience

primary

Classification