hispanic americans

Contains articles that examines the lives and works of fifty-seven Chicano and Chicana, Cuban, Puerto Rican, and Dominican authors, and includes five essays that explore themes in Latino and Latina literature, such as feminism, and history.

Traces the history of Hispanic culture in the Western Hemisphere, providing a comprehensive listing of historical and cultural events about peoples whose origins or descent is Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Spain, and the Spanish-speaking countries of Central and South America.

Simple text and photographs describe the life and career of Supreme Court justice Sonia Sotomayor.

A short biography of astronaut Ellen Ochoa with a list of related new words.

In Northern California, Maritza Gabriela Morales Mercado struggles to deal with the third grade bully, to control her temper, and to remember to speak Spanish at home and English at school.

Tells the life story of musician Carlos Santana, describing his childhood in Mexico, rise to fame as a guitarist in the 1960s and 1970s, spirituality, personal struggles and therapy, and comeback in the late 1990s.

Profiles the life and achievements of Ellen Ochoa, discussing her education, her inspirations, and her work for NASA and as an astronaut. Includes a time line, a glossary, and a list of resources.

Presents one hundred twenty-two alphabetically-arranged essays in a three-volume set that features major Latino novelists, poets, playwrights, and short-story writers, and contains brief profiles, the author's nationality and major genre, and summary of the author's literary career.

Contains articles that examine various aspects of Hispanic civilization and culture in the United States, covering history, language, religion, education, literature, music, sports, and other topics, with short biographies of five hundred notable Hispanics, as well as illustrations, charts, and a glossary.