Download or read book Judy Baca written by Mary Olmstead and published by Capstone Classroom. This book was released on 2005 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Examines the life and career of Judy Baca, a Mexican American artist best known for her outdoor mural paintings. Includes a time line, and suggestions for further reading.
Download or read book Dictionary of Hispanic Biography written by Joseph C. Tardiff and published by Gale Cengage. This book was released on 1996 with total page 1048 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is an extensive compilation of biographical information on more than 470 notable Hispanic women and men from the 15th century to the present.--[from preface].
Download or read book Raul Julia written by Bárbara Cruz and published by Enslow Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This biography details the life and career of one of the most influential actors in recent history. Julia was not only a notable actor, but a great inspiration to others as well. He devoted himself to humanitarian and social concerns, such as feeding the hungry, as well as to ending stereotypes about Latin American culture.
Download or read book Hispanic Scientists written by Jetty St. John and published by Capstone. This book was released on 1996 with total page 54 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brief biographies of five Hispanic scientists of this century.
Download or read book The Best Book of Hispanic Biographies written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2003-08 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just a few of the biographies include: Explorers from the past and those headed into space! Artists, musicians, dancers, and others from the arts. Inventors, doctors, and others who make a difference! Politicians, leaders, and those who help improve the world! Sports figures, teachers, actors, astronauts and more! Students will be blown away by these bios. Some of the biographies include: Cesar Chavez Diego Rivera Jaime Escalante Pablo Casals Father Junipero Serra Roberto Goizueta Julia Alvarez Roberto Clemente Antonia Novello And Much More!
Download or read book Latinos A Biography of the People written by Earl Shorris and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2001-08-17 with total page 542 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Explores the lives and history of Hispanic Americans as decendants of the Spanish conquest of the native populations of the New World.
Download or read book Sandra Cisneros written by Karen Clemens Warrick and published by Enslow Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2010-01-01 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Discusses the life of Latina author Sandra Cisneros, including her childhood in Chicago, her path to becoming an accomplished author, and her work in the Latino community"--Provided by publisher.
Download or read book Jos Mart written by David Goodnough and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A look at the life of this great writer-turned-patriot, who traveled the world gathering support for his cause. Not satisfied with simply talking and writing about independence, Marti fought alongside the rebels he inspired, to achieve his goal of a free and independent Cuba.
Download or read book Rub n Blades written by Bárbara Cruz and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book traces the life of the actor and singer who rose from a working class neighborhood to become a candidate for the office of president of Panama. It explains how Blades has become a political activist, using his influence in the world of films and music to promote his ideals of social justice.
Download or read book Anita and the Dragons written by Hannah Carmona and published by Lantana Publishing. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A beautifully tender story touching on the range of emotions immigrants may feel when leaving their home countries – excitement and sorrow, fear and courage. Anita watches the dragons high above her as she hops from one cement roof to another in her village in the Dominican Republic. But being the valiant princesa she is, she never lets them scare her. Will she be brave enough to enter the belly of the beast and take flight to new adventures? A Barnes & Noble Bookseller Favorite. A BookTrust Book of the Month. A Love Reading For Schools Book of the Month. “A gorgeous story about the love of one’s homeland and the courage it takes to emigrate”—Kirkus Reviews, STARRED “Anita's courage as she flies off with the dragons to a new land will linger long after the final page”—Girls Read The World “What a punch this book packs. Hannah Carmona’s lyrical narrative is paired with THE dreamiest artwork by Anna Cunha – I’m obsessed with the color palette, and the gentle simplicity of her spreads is calming, yet full of energy”—The Little Literary Society
Download or read book Frida Kahlo written by Bárbara Cruz and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The life and works of this famous Mexican artist are described, from her mischievous childhood to her marriage to Diego Rivera, who shared her political views as well as a love for painting, through her eventful years as an art teacher, painter, and activist. Kahlo, who was always politically active, continues to articulate her ideas to the world through her paintings.
Download or read book Standing Tall written by Argentina Palacios and published by Scholastic Paperbacks. This book was released on 1994 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A collection of mini-biographies follows the achievements of U.S. Navy Admiral David Farragut, baseball player Roberto Clemente, singer Gloria Estefan, schoolteacher Jaime Escalente, and six other notable Hispanic Americans. Original.
Download or read book Celebrating Hispanic Heritage written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2003-08-01 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Provides a fun variety of ideas that excite kids, and bring Hispanic achievements to life. NEW! NUEVO! FREE! GRATIS! Hispanic Activities! CLICK HERE!
Download or read book Hispanic American Biographies written by and published by Na-R. This book was released on 2005-09-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Hispanic american Biographies written by Raintree and published by Heinemann/Raintree. This book was released on 2005-07-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the fastest-growing ethnic minority in the United States, Hispanics have gained attention as a new and major force in our society. However, Hispanic-American men and women have always figured prominently in our history, as this series thoroughly and thoughfully attests. Unique sidebar features make revealing connections between the subject-at-hand and his or her contemporaries.
Download or read book Judy Baca written by Mary Olmstead and published by Heinemann-Raintree Library. This book was released on 2005 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who is Judy Baca? What did she accomplish and how? What is her legacy? Learn about the lives of well-known Hispanic Americans who overcame tremendous odds, such as racism and poverty, and went on to leave lasting marks in the world.
Download or read book Champions of Change written by Thomas J. Powers and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The struggles and successes of ten Hispanic Americans -- sports figures, a musician, an artist, an astronaut, activists, et al. -- are compellingly portrayed in brief biographical sketches.