100 Hispanics You Should Know - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook 100 Hispanics You Should Know write by Iván A. Castro. This book was released on 2006-12-30. 100 Hispanics You Should Know available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have lived amazing lives. This guide covers well known celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, activist César Chavéz, and musician Pablo Casals as well as more obscure individuals, such as Ellen Ochoa (inventor and first Hispanic female astronaut), Agustin Lara (a renowned Mexican composer), and Jose Capablanca (one of the greatest chess players of all times). Many of these individuals have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields of human endeavour. Some more notorious, but equally fascinating characters are included as well. Brief biographical sketches are accompanied by bibliographies of resources, where readers can find more information. Grades 6-12.
Everything You Need to Know About Latino History
Everything You Need to Know About Latino History - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Everything You Need to Know About Latino History write by Himilce Novas. This book was released on 2007-11-27. Everything You Need to Know About Latino History available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The popular primer to Latino life and culture. Latinos represent the fastest-growing ethnic population in the United States. In an accessible and entertaining question-and-answer format, this completely revised 2008 edition provides the most current perspective on Latino history in the making, including: • New Mexico governor Bill Richardson’s announced candidacy for the 2008 presidential election • Ugly Betty—the hit ABC TV show based on the Latino telenovela phenomenon • The number of Latino players in Major League baseball surpassing the 25 percent mark • Immigration legislation and the battle over the Mexican border • The state of Castro’s health and what it means for Cuba More than ever, this concise yet comprehensive reference guide is the ideal introduction to the vast and varied history and culture of this multifaceted ethnic group.
Nuestra América
Nuestra América - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Nuestra América write by Sabrina Vourvoulias. This book was released on 2020-09-01. Nuestra América available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Celebrate 30 influential Latinas/Latinos/Latinxs in U.S. history with Nuestra América, a fully-illustrated anthology from the Smithsonian Latino Center. Nuestra América highlights the inspiring stories of thirty Latina/o/xs throughout history and their incredible contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States. The stories in this book cover each figure's cultural background, childhood, and the challenges and opportunities they met in pursuit of their goals. A glossary of terms and discussion question-filled reading guide, created by the Smithsonian Latino Center, encourage further research and exploration. Twenty-three of the stories featured in this anthology will also be included in the future Molina Family Latino Gallery, the first national gallery dedicated to Latina/o/xs at the Smithsonian. This book is a must-have for teachers looking to create a more inclusive curriculum, Latina/o/x youth who need to see themselves represented as an important part of the American story, and all parents who want their kids to have a better understanding of American history. Featuring beautiful portraits by Gloria Félix, this is a book that children (and adults) will page through and learn from again and again. Nuestra América profiles the following notable figures: Sylvia Acevedo, Luis Álvarez, Pura Belpré, Martha E. Bernal, Julia de Burgos, César Chávez, Sandra Cisneros, Roberto Clemente, Celia Cruz, Olga E. Custodio, Óscar de la Renta, Jaime Escalante, Macario García, Emma González, Laurie Hernández, Juan Felipe Herrera, Dolores Huerta, Jennifer Lopez, Xiuhtezcatl Martínez, Sylvia Méndez, Lin-Manuel Miranda, C. David Molina, Rita Moreno, Ellen Ochoa, Jorge Ramos, Sylvia Rivera, María Elena Salinas, Sonia Sotomayor, Dara Torres, and Robert Unanue.
His Panic
His Panic - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook His Panic write by Geraldo Rivera. This book was released on 2008. His Panic available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Examines the illegal immigration of Hispanics into the United States, analyzing concerns raised by this issue and arguing that much of the hatred towards these illegal immigrants is based on racism and and ignorance.
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
Extraordinary Hispanic Americans - read free eBook in online reader or directly download on the web page. Select files or add your book in reader. Download and read online ebook Extraordinary Hispanic Americans write by Cesar Alegre. This book was released on 2007-03. Extraordinary Hispanic Americans available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. The lives of some famous and accomplished Hispanic Americans.
