Pride of Puerto Rico: The Life of Roberto ClementeHoughton Mifflin Harcourt, 1991 M02 21 - 176 pages 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 |
Contents
THE WAY OF THE JÍBARO | 1 |
ONE PENNY A | 8 |
WHERE ARE YOU GOING MOMEN? | 16 |
TELL THE MAN I WILL SIGN | 25 |
WEARING THE UNIFORM | 33 |
ITS FOR YOUR OWN GOOD | 40 |
8 | 62 |
BEAT EM BUCS | 71 |
ARRIBA | 81 |
IT IS MY LIFE | 91 |
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