I Am Roberto Clemente
I Am Roberto Clemente by Jim Gigliotti is an illustrated biography published by Scholastic in 2013, featuring 128 pages in English. This book presents the life of Roberto Clemente, highlighting his achievements as a baseball player and his significant humanitarian contributions. It recounts his journey from inspiring beginnings to his tragic end, including the circumstances surrounding his death while delivering aid to earthquake victims.
Readers will find a comprehensive exploration of Clemente’s legacy, enriched with full-color illustrations and one-color artwork throughout. The book includes a detailed timeline, introductions to other notable figures, a map, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important facts about Clemente. This edition offers insights into his impact on sports and social activism, making it a valuable resource for those interested in baseball history and humanitarian efforts.
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I was a baseball hero and an inspiring humanitarian. I am Roberto Clemente.
A unique hero, Roberto Clemente is not only famous for his impressive baseball career, but also for his generous humanitarian efforts. Nearly 40 years ago, the same year he swung his 3,000th major league baseball hit, he died in an airplane accident on his way to deliver aid to earthquake victims. His heroics on the field earned him a place in the National Baseball Hall of Fame, the first Latin American to be granted access. Just in time for Hispanic heritage month, learn all about this legend’s life from his inspiring beginnings to his tragic end. This book will feature a full-color illustrated cover, one-color illustrations throughout, a detailed time line, introductions to other notable people from the story, a map, sidebars, and a top-ten list of important things to know about Roberto Clemente.
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