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I am Roberto Clemente/I am Kristi Yamaguchi
It follows the adventures of Xavier, Yadina and Brad as they tackle everyday problems by doing something extraordinary: traveling back in time to learn from real-life inspirational figures when they were kids - like Marie Curie, Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson and more!
I am Roberto Clemente/I am Kristi Yamaguchi
Season 2 Episode 12 | 22m 56s | CC
Roberto Clemente encourages Xavier, Yadina, and Brad to help however they can when they realize the museum water fountain is broken on a hot day. / Kristi Yamaguchi shows Yadina that it’s okay to ask for help when she’s learning how to roller skate.
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