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A reader's guide to Gary Soto's Taking sides
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Jen Jones |
"An introduction to Gary Soto's novel Taking sides for high school students, which includes biographical background on the author, explanations of various literary devices and techniques, and literar… |
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Hispanic Heritage Month =
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Kerrie Logan Hollihan |
Describes Hispanic Heritage Month, why it is celebrated and the Latin American culture. |
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Barrio
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George Ancona |
Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there. Welcome to Joseacute's neighborhood. In his barrio, … |
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The tall Mexican
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Robert E. Copley |
A biography of the All-Star major-league pitcher whose commitment to his Hispanic heritage led him to found Mexican Industries to help provide economic opportunities to the inner-city Detroit communi… |
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Selena
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Veda Boyd Jones |
Discusses the life and work of the award-winning Texas singer who had begun to popularize Tejano music when she was shot and killed by the president of her fan club. |
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Mis quehaceres =
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F. Isabel Campoy,George Ancona,Alma Flor Ada |
En el libro se presentan algunos pequeños quehaceres que los niños desempeñan en sus casas y en la escuela. Con ellos ayudan a sus familias y a sus maestros en las labores diarias. |
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Sonia Sotomayor
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Kathleen Krull |
Sonia Sotomayor's path, from growing up in the projects to success in Ivy League universities to her rise in the legal profession is a true testament to the American dream. She broke the rules women … |
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Irma Rangel
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Anna Butzer |
"Inspire readers with these simple yet comprehensive biographies of some of history's most courageous women. Carefully leveled text and historically accurate photographs combine to create an excellen… |
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Henry Cisneros
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Maritza Romero |
Focuses on the political life of a Mexican American who realized the importance of good leadership and served as a mayor and cabinet secretary. |
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Sports
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Jeffry Jensen |
Discusses the Latino contribution to American sports and includes biographical and historical information about Hispanic American athletes. |
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Freddie Prinze, Jr
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Sally Lee |
"A biography of actor Freddie Prinze, Jr., that discusses his childhood, struggle for success, family life, and his many acting achievements in movies and on television"--Provided by publisher. |
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The New York Public Library amazing Hispanic American history
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George Ochoa |
Consists of questions and answers about Latinos, revealing the common history which unites them while also showing how they differ depending upon their country of origin. |
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Great women of the Old West
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Judy Alter |
Describes women's lives and roles during the Old West days of nineteenth century United States. Includes profiles of Native American women, Spanish women and African-American women. |
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1898 to World War II
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Roger E. Hernández |
"Provides comprehensive information on the history of the Spanish coming to the United States, focusing on the time from 1898 to the start of World War II"--Provided by publisher. |
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George Lopez
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Lila Guzmán |
"Explores the life of Latino comedian and actor George Lopez, including his childhood and family, his path to success as a comedian, and his charitable work in the community"--Provided by publisher. |
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Spanish Americans
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Vicky Franchino |
Presents an overview of the heritage and culture of Spanish Americans and discusses their impact on American society. |
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Freddie Prinze
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Lea Abrams |
Traces the life and career of Freddie Prinze, Jr., star of such films as "I Know What You Did Last Summer" and "She's All That." |
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Josefina
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Valerie Tripp,Jean-Paul Tibbles |
Conoce a Josefina, la protagonista de nueve años se ocupa de la reciente muerte de su madre, comienza a incorporar a su tía recién llegada a la familia y supera su miedo a una cabra. La lección conti… |
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Latino baseball's hottest hitters
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Mark Stewart |
A history of Latino baseball players in the United States, including individual biographies of star players, with a focus on hitters. Presented in English and Spanish. |
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A kid's guide to Latino history
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Valerie Petrillo |
Featuring hands-on activities, games, and crafts that introduce children to the diversity of Latino culture, this guide teaches them about the people, experiences, and events that have shaped Hispani… |
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