Hern?ndez, Roger E

An introduction to Cuba that discusses the history, geography, economy, people, and society of the country, and includes a calendar of festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, a chronology, and resources.

Introduces the Spanish American War, covering the origins of dispute between the United States and Spain over Cuba and focusing on the war's impact on Hispanic communities.

Examines the various relationships the nation's youth have with their parents and grandparents, siblings, friends, and romantic interests.

An overview of immigration from Cuba to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.

Explores issues related to immigration in the United States, discussing Ellis Island, language acquisition and barriers, finding employment, illegal immigrants, the threat of terrorism, and citizenship.

An introduction to South America, providing facts and figures on the history, geography, economy, people, and cities of the continent, and including a calendar of South American festivals, recipes, a glossary, project and report ideas, maps, a chronology, and resources.

Looks at Hispanics in the United States from the 1840s until the start of the Spanish-American War in 1898, describing their efforts to gain their independence from Spain and their loss of land in what is now the American Southwest.

A brief history of Spanish exploration in the United States from 1600 to the 1760s.

Presents a comprehensive history of Spanish exploration in the Americas during the 1500s.

Explores every dimension of this beautiful and historic region.