hispanic americans

Thirteen-year-old Claudia wants to prove that she should be a junior counselor at Blue River Camp next year, but first she must face mean girls, the boy she has a crush on, a seven-year-old rascal she often babysits, her own bad luck, and a challenging swimming test.

Briefly presents the qualifications for and rewards of careers in sports, from athlete to publicist, and highlights the unique experiences of Hispanic Americans through profiles of successful Latinos in sports.

After their photograph of a robbery is published in the newspaper, Hector and Mando find themselves pursued by two goofy thieves.

Discusses the role of Hispanic Americans in United States history, highlighting the many contributions made by Hispanics in various fields.

Lissa Marks is the fund-raising chair for her middle school cheer team, but will her widowed mother be able to afford to keep Lissa on the team?.

Claudia tries to talk her friend, Monica, out of trying out for cheerleading fearing that she will be let down because only the cool kids make the squad.

Claudia Cristina Cortez, spending time with her family at the beach, has to find a way to get along with her cousin, hang out with her new friends, and tell her parents she shouldn't have to babysit her cousins.

A short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut.

Fifteen-year-old RD is repeating the eighth grade, planning to have an easy year, but after his grandmother walks out her boyfriend is no longer able to care for him, which leaves RD to fend for himself while avoiding being caught.

When racism separates members of Good Girlz, a church-related community service group, the girls must remember that what is on the inside matters more than the outside, and while they may not be able to remove the world's prejudices, they can change themselves.