Nonfiction Readers 3: Roberto Clemente
9781433336836
Roberto Clemente is a biography of the inspiring baseball player who became the first Puerto Rican to play in the major league. The text covers Clemente’s childhood, his career as a professional ballplayer, his work outside the sport, and his death. The style is conversational and informative.
The text is divided into chapters and a Contents is provided. Sentences vary in length and structure. Captioned photographs, illustrations, maps, and timelines support and extend the text. A glossary and index are provided.
Potentially new words such as mourned, plantations, and professional are defined in context and in the glossary.
This title is from the TIME® for Kids: Nonfiction Readers series from Teacher Created Materials. Build your school bookroom or classroom library with dynamic and engaging nonfiction readers.
