Who Was Roberto Clemente?
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–11 · 2014 · Est. 1 hour read

Who Was Roberto Clemente?

Written by James Buckley Jr. and Who HQ · Illustrated by Ted Hammond

Part of the Who Was . . . ? series

A biography of Roberto Clemente, one of baseball's greatest players.

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112 pages· 7,515 words· Est. 1 hour read· 900L
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From humble beginnings in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente rose to become a baseball icon with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As a twelve-time All-Star and World Series MVP, his legacy transcends sports. Explore how Clemente shattered barriers as the first Latin American in the Baseball Hall of Fame, leaving an indelible mark on the game and inspiring generations. What challenges did he face, and how did he overcome them to achieve greatness? Uncover the story of a true pioneer in 'Who Was Roberto Clemente?'

From the publisher

Growing up the youngest of seven children in Puerto Rico, Roberto Clemente had a talent for baseball. His incredible skill soon got him drafted into the big leagues where he spent 18 seasons playing right field for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Who Was Roberto Clemente? tells the story of this remarkable athlete: a twelve-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and the first Latin American inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
112
Words
7,515
Reading age
8–11
Audience
Juvenile Reader
Lexile
900L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.9
F&P level
~V
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
169445
Publication
Published
September 25, 2014
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Edition
Language
English
Type
Chapter Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780448479613

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