hispanic americans

Narrates the story of the Dominican-American who had studied art in Spain but gave up painting in order to pursue a career as a fashion designer.

Gab?? is delighted when a girl her age moves into her northern California neighborhood, but Lizzie's "big bully brothers" and secretiveness threaten their new friendship.

Presents writings by students in grades three to seven on topics of Hispanic culture, including dance, cooking, games, history, art, songs, and role models.

Sixteen-year-old Consuela suddenly and inexplicably finds herself in the parallel universe of the Flow, where she and other teens with extraordinary abilities safeguard a world where they no longer belong.

"Explores the life of Ellen Ochoa, including her childhood in California, her rise through the ranks in NASA, several space shuttle missions, and becoming the first Latino woman in space"--Provided by publisher.

Presents an alphabetically arranged chronicle of the lives and accomplishments of over 750 Hispanic Americans who have helped shape United States history, from explorers to musicians, politicians, and soldiers, with articles on areas such as civil rights, religion, and history.

Introduces early Spaniards in the United States and offers brief biographies of prominent Hispanic Americans, from children's author Alma Flor Ada to former Surgeon General Antonia Novello and Representative Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, including entertainers, business people, and an astronaut.

Rosario Marin is the first in her family to graduate from college and has become the treasurer of the United States and the first Latina in California to run for the U.S. senate.