| Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes Contributor(s): Herrera, Juan Felipe (Author), Colón, Raul (Illustrator) |
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ISBN: 0803738099 ISBN-13: 9780803738096 Publisher: Dial Books OUR PRICE: $17.99 Product Type: Hardcover Published: August 2014 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional - Juvenile Nonfiction | People & Places - United States - Hispanic | Latino - Juvenile Nonfiction | History - United States - General |
| Dewey: 920.009 |
| LCCN: 2013044661 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 8" W x 10.1" (1.25 lbs) 96 pages |
| Themes: - Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic - Ethnic Orientation - Latino - Topical - Real Life Heroes |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 169702 Reading Level: 7.7 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 3.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: An inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodr guez Tr as, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera |