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100 Hispanics You Should Know
Contributor(s): Castro, Iván A. (Author)

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 ISBN: 1591583276     ISBN-13: 9781591583271
Publisher: Libraries Unlimited
OUR PRICE: $78.75  

Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: December 2006
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Annotation: Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have lived amazing lives. This guide covers well known celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, activist Cesar Chavez, and musician Pablo Casals as well as more obscure individuals, such as Ellen Ochoa (inventor and first Hispanic female astronaut), Agustin Lara (a renowned Mexican composer), and Jose Capablanca (one of the greatest chess players of all times). Many of these individuals have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields of human endeavour. Some more notorious, but equally fascinating characters are included as well. Brief biographical sketches are accompanied by bibliographies of resources, where readers can find more information. Grades 6-12.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Biography & Autobiography - Cultural, Ethnic & Regional
Dewey: B
LCCN: 2006030668
Age Level: 13-17
Grade Level: 8-12
Physical Information: 0.98" H x 7.26" W x 10.24" L (1.81 lbs) 320 pages
Themes:
- Ethnic Orientation - Hispanic
- Ethnic Orientation - Latino
Features: Bibliography, Ikids, Illustrated, Index
Review Citations: Reference and Research Bk News 05/01/2007 pg. 32
School Library Journal 10/01/2007 pg. 86
 
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Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have lived amazing lives. This guide covers well known celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, activist C sar Chav z, and musician Pablo Casals as well as more obscure individuals, such as Ellen Ochoa (inventor and first Hispanic female astronaut), Agustin Lara (a renowned Mexican composer), and Jose Capablanca (one of the greatest chess players of all times). Many of these individuals have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields of human endeavour. Some more notorious, but equally fascinating characters are included as well. Brief biographical sketches are accompanied by bibliographies of resources, where readers can find more information. Grades 6-12.
 
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