Fact finders. Biographies. Great Hispanics

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Pancho Villa

rebel of the Mexican Revolution
2006
A brief biography of the turn-of-the-century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrow the Mexican government in the Revolution of 1910, in simple text with illustrations, describing his fight for change and his impact on history.

Frida Kahlo

painter of strength
2007
An introduction to the life of Frida Kahlo, the Mexican painter who grew up during the Mexican Revolution.

Ellen Ochoa

pioneering astronaut
2006
A short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut.

Jun?pero Serra

explorer and missionary
2006
Traces the life of the Spanish explorer and missionary who traveled to Mexico and California to teach the Indians about Christianity and who established nine missions along the California coast.

Diego Rivera

artist and muralist
2006
Tells the life story of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, discussing his paintings' social and political significance and his marriage to artist Frida Kahlo.

Oscar De La Hoya

the golden boy
2007
An introduction to the life of Oscar De La Hoya, the Mexican American boxer who rose from a life of poverty to become a world-famous athlete.

Eva Per?n

first lady of the people
2007
An introduction to the life of Eva Peron, the first lady of Argentina from 1946 to 1952, who fought for workers' rights and political power for women.
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