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 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 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 Gloria Estefan written by Doreen Gonzales and published by Enslow Publishers. This book was released on 1998 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Doreen Gonzales traces the life of the popular Latin American singer who fled Castro's Cuba as a young girl to become one of the most famous performers both in the United States and the world. She describes Estefan's struggles and successes, from her early years of poverty as a Cuban refugee, through a devastating accident that almost took her life, to her amazing recovery and comeback.
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 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 Hispanic American Biographies written by Raintree and published by . This book was released on 2004-05-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Profiles six Hispanic Americans who have made contributions to a wide range of fields such as medicine, space flight and science.
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 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.
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 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 Be Bold Be Brave 11 Latinas who Made U S History English and Spanish Edition written by Naibe Reynoso and published by . This book was released on 2020-03-29 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Be Bold! Be Brave! 11 American Latinas who made U.S. History", "Sé Audaz! Sé Valiente!: 11 Latinas que hicieron historia en los Estados Unidos" is a bilingual book that highlights 11 Latinas who excelled in their professions and made U.S. History by accomplishing something that hadn't been done before in various fields including medicine, science, sports, art and politics. By presenting the true biographical stories of these outstanding Latinas in rhyming verses, young readers will easily follow their journey to success. Some of the women highlighted include Antonia Novello (first female Surgeon General in the U.S.), Ellen Ochoa (first Latina to go to space), Sonia Sotomayor (first Latina Supreme Court Justice, ) Rita Moreno (first Latina to win an Oscar), and Pura Belpre (first Latina to incorporate and promote bilingual literacy in Public Libraries).
Download or read book Great Hispanic Americans written by Nicolás Kanellos and published by . This book was released on 2006-08-05 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Features inspiring stories of the leaders who blazed trails, rewrote history, created works of art, and changed the face of America. » Over 50 profiles of great Hispanic Americans are included, and each biography discusses their accomplishments, contributions, and importance. » Includes such figures as Nobel prize winners Luis Walter Alvarez and Mario Molina, civil rights worker Cesar Chavez, authors Isabel Allende and Oscar Hijuelos, and performers Rita Moreno and Tito Puente. » Fully illustrated with portraits and other images of profiled subjects.
Download or read book Ten Hispanic American Authors written by Christine M. Hill and published by Enslow Publishing. This book was released on 2002 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Introduces ten writers who broke through the barrier and triumphed to become successful writers.
Download or read book Fact Finders Biographies of Great Hispanics Set of 5 Titles written by Steps To Literacy Staff and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
