Marvis, Barbara J

Short biographies of Geraldo Rivera, Melissa Gonzalez, Federico Pena, and Ellen Ochoa.

Biographies of five prominent Asian Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

Biographies of six prominent Asian Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

Looks at the life and career of Selena, the award-winning Tejano singer who was shot and killed by the president of her fan club in a dispute over finances.

Relates the story of the rise to fame and the tragic death of this Texas-born Tejano singer.

Provides role models for today's youth of Americans with Asian ancestry that have made contributions to America.

Tells the story of NBA basketball referee Tommy Nu?ez, the only Hispanic to officiate for a major league sport, discussing his troubled youth in the Phoenix barrio, and how he turned his life around, now serving as an inspiration for young people through a compaign of public speaking and fund raising.

Offers biographies of four prominent Hispanic-Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.

Offers biographies of four prominent Hispanic Americans whose determination and achievement serve as an inspiration for all youth.