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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...
5) Clemente!
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Children's Books About Puerto Rico, Puerto Ricans, and Written by Puerto Ricans
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Books for Black History Month
Picture Book Biographies for Hispanic Heritage Month
Picture Books for Black History Month
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A little boy named Clemente is proud to learn about the life, career, and charitable work of his namesake, baseball great Roberto Clemente, the first Latin American player inducted into the Hall of Fame.
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Stosh travels back to 1969 to try to prevent the untimely death of Roberto Clemente, a legendary baseball player and humanitarian, but upon his return to the present, he meets his own great-grandson who takes him into the future, and what he finds there is more shocking than anything he has encountered in his travels to the past.
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Siblings Fiona and Finley help at their family bakery, Time Hop Sweets Shop. One day, Fiona sprains her ankle before a big gymnastics meet and her father encourages her by naming other athletes who had to overcome adversity. Then famed baseball player Roberto Clemente visits the shop and tells the kids about his own struggle to overcome adversity. Includes a biography, comprehension questions, and Internet links.
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Roberto Clemente, Baseball hall of famer, examines the life and achievements of Roberto Clemente, beginning with his birth and young life. Emphasis is given to the events that made him influential. Realistic portrayals of Roberto Clemente include discussion of opportunities and obstacles, missteps, and triumphs.