| Pride of Puerto Rico: The Life of Roberto Clemente Contributor(s): Walker, Paul Robert (Author) |
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ISBN: 0152634207 ISBN-13: 9780152634209 Publisher: Clarion Books OUR PRICE: $7.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 1991 Annotation: This is the story of the great right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente. An outstanding athlete and a dedicated family man, whose love for his native land of Puerto Rico was unsurpassed. This book tells an inspiring story of this Baseball Hall of Famer. Great reading for young sports fans. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Sports & Recreation - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic | Latino - Juvenile Nonfiction | Sports & Recreation - Baseball & Softball |
| Dewey: 796.357 |
| LCCN: 90045521 |
| Lexile Measure: 800 |
| Physical Information: 0.44" H x 5.14" W x 7.62" (0.36 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Sex & Gender - Masculine |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 48130 Reading Level: 5.4 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 5.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The great right fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Roberto Clemente was proud of his family, his native Puerto Rico, and his ability to play baseball. "Baseball fans will welcome this book because of the fast-paced action, but the temper of the man and his concern for human beings will leave a lasting impression on the younger reader."--The Horn Book |
Contributor Bio(s): Walker, Paul Robert: - Paul Robert Walker has written screenplays, magazine articles, and books for young people and adults. Before he began research for Pride of Puerto Rico, Walker knew only Roberto Clemente's reputation as a baseball star but soon came to know and respect Clemente as an extraordinary man. |