Discusses the life, career, and generosity of Latin American baseball player Roberto Clemente.

This book introduces a baseball player, describing his practices, training, and performances.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about baseball players. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--

Looks at the life and career of the baseball superstar, from his youth in Mobile, Alabama to his life after baseball.

"There's more to being a great athlete than just winning the game. Baseball . . . [players] know it takes talent, skill, and respect to make them great at the plate. This . . . title combines . . . action, . . . plays, and SEL skills to show what sets . . . athletes and teams apart--on and off the baseball diamond"--Provided by publisher.

"Get to know the top players in each sport and how they developed their amazing talents."--Page [4] of cover.

Discover hundreds of eye-popping facts and stats about the hottest baseball stars on the planet, find outwho really shines in a World Series, and discover who are the players to watch in the years to come.

A biography of Puerto Rico's baseball hero, Roberto Clemente, the Pittsburgh Pirate who lost his life performing a final act of generosity.

Presents the lives, on and off the baseball field, of two athletes whose battle for the home run record dominated sports headlines in 1998.

A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, including individual biographies of star players, with a focus on hitters. Presented in English and Spanish.