Roberto Clemente: Pride of the Pittsburgh Pirates &
Bat Loves the Night
Bat Loves the Night
Where is a bat MOST LIKELY to be found during the day?
sleeping in a cave
What do illustrators do?
They tell stories with pictures
Why does Jiichan stop humming?
He is confused because the city has changed a lot
Why did Thomas Edison leave school and study at home?
- He had hearing problems.
(He did not ask many questions at school; His mom was a teacher; experiments)
Who are sports engineers and what do they do?
They are scientists who design better materials, surfaces, and equipment.
Why are bat’s feet compared to a coat hanger?
because both have a curved hook
What do illustrators do LAST?
Make the cover of the book
What happens when more people have TVs at home?
Children spend more time at home watching TV
Why does Edison say he owes his mother everything?
She taught him and always encouraged him.
Why do athletes need special equipment clothing?
They can run faster, jump higher and throw farther.
Why did the announcer say Roberto’s name incorrectly?
The announcer didn’t know Spanish.
Why does the shop owner give Juan some seeds?
Juan sweeps the floor and feeds the pigs.
What did Jiichan call the candy that Baachan made?
"Little jewels"
Why did people eventually call Thomas Edison, “The Wizard”?
He patented 1,093 inventions.
According to the section “A History of Running Shoes,” what is the CORRECT order which these were used?
1. rubber sneakers
2. barefoot
3. running shoes with spikes
4. sandals
barefoot, sandals, rubber sneakers, running shoes with spikes
Why does the author use the word “fever”?
Roberto had a great desire to play baseball
Why does Grandpa Chon give Juan some land at the end?
Juan successfully grows crops on the land.
Why were people no longer interested in Jiichan’s stories?
Television was invented and they were busy watching it.
Why was Edison fired from being a "wire operator"?
He slept on his job.
Why are wearing cleats important when playing soccer?
It keeps the players safe from slipping in the dirt and it helps them to change direction quickly.
What does “Roberto’s spirit is still growing” mean?
A lot of people are still influenced by Roberto and what he has done
How do the other farmers feel about Juan not throwing away the weeds?
They think Juan has no idea of planting
Why did Jiichan ask Baachan to make more candy at the end?
A lot of people still remembered and welcomed him.
What does a carbon transmitter do?
It amplified the human voice.
(Made telephone and microphone possible)
Who is Bob Hall and what did he do?
He was the first official wheelchair athlete to complete the Boston Marathon.