| All about Mariano Rivera Contributor(s): , Jorge, Iber, Raquel (Author), Deignan, Colleen (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 1681571242 ISBN-13: 9781681571249 Publisher: Blue River Press OUR PRICE: $5.39 Product Type: Paperback Published: January 2020 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - General - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation |
| Lexile Measure: 860 |
| Series: All About...People |
| Physical Information: 0.4" H x 5.5" W x 7.6" (0.25 lbs) 128 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Latino |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Born in a poor Panamanian fishing village, Mariano River Jr. did not think he would grow up to be a famous New York Yankees pitcher. In fact, he thought that he would follow his father into the fishing industry. After he replaced a poorly-performing pitcher during an amateur baseball game, the Yankees scout saw his talent. Mariano Rivera would go on to become a thirteen-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion. He holds two MLB records and has won many other awards. H is a favorite for induction into the Hall of Fame. Derek Jeter called Mariano "the most mentally tough" teammate he'd ever played with. Rivera easily rose to being a team leader and helping the team recover from losses with dignity, and celebrate wins with humility. When once asked to describe his job, Mariano simply stated, "I get the ball, I throw the ball, and then I take a shower." Since retiring, Mariano has devoted himself to philanthropy and his churches. He and his wife Clara sponsor college scholarships, a foundation to provide underprivileged children with educations, and various other projects. |