"Roberto Clemente" by Wil Mara tells the inspiring story of the legendary Puerto Rican baseball player and humanitarian. Clemente's journey from a humble background to becoming a Major League Baseball star unfolds through his dedication to the game and his commitment to helping others. Known for his incredible skill on the field, Clemente broke barriers as one of the first Latin American players in the MLB. The narrative highlights his achievements, struggles against discrimination, and tragic passing, while underscoring his legacy as a role model and advocate for humanitarian efforts. This biography celebrates his impact both in sports and society. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Rookie Biographies .

This book has been graded for interest at 6-7 years.

There are 31 pages in this book. This book was published in 2005 by Children's Press(CT) .

Author Wil Mara (New Jersey, USA) is an award-winning author of fiction and non-fiction for children. His DK books include "DK Life Stories: Albert Einstein" and the DK Reader, "The Story of Civil Rights". He has written extensively for Scholastic, including more than 50 titles in their Rookie Biographies and Rookie Read-About series. Our authors are supported by a group of solid educational, literacy, and subject consultants in the UK, the US, and globally via our Children's Advisory Panel. We have established this panel to inform our publishing on this series and across our children's list.