hispanic americans

Explores the experiences of Hispanics in the United States, arguing that Hispanics are becoming Americanized at the same rate America is becoming Latinized, discussing the influence Hispanics have had on American culture, history, and society.

A chronological record of 500 years of Hispanic achievement, listing 1,100 Hispanic accomplishments in the areas of religion, publishing, labor, business and commerce, sports, government, the arts, science and technology, civil rights, and other fields.

Traces the history of Latinos in America, focusing on the contributions that Hispanic groups have made to national prosperity.

Fourteen-year-old Dax Ramirez is living with his dad in a homeless shelter, and Dax is spending his days hustling less skilled skateboarders at the local skatepark--until an accident leads him to the first friends he has had in years, and an offer that will let him put his artistic skills to good use.

Claudia and Anna compete against one another to see whose team can raise the most money at the school's rummage sale.

Claudia struggles with her feelings about the tree in which her tree house sits being cut down in order to make room for the much anticipated new pool.

Seventh grader Claudia worries that she will fail Work Week when she begins messing up at her seemingly easy job.

Indexes the almanac, biography, chronology, and speech volumes of the "Hispanic American Reference Library.".

Presents more than seventy significant speeches and other orations by Hispanic Americans on a variety of issues including affirmative action, civil rights, bilingualism, education, and immigration, each accompanied by a biographical introduction on the speaker.

Chronicles the social, cultural, political, educational, and economic history of Hispanic Americans in a time line format spanning 25,000 B.C. through August 1995.