latin americans

Explores the place of folklore within Latino culture and society and discusses how these stories and legends help define what it means to be Hispanic-American. Examines how the Hispanic community celebrates various special occasions and includes color photographs and further reading sources.

Explores the contributions to American culture by Latino Americans and the jobs surveys show Latinos typically hold in American society.

Tells the life story of baseball star Roberto Clemente, describing his childhood in Puerto Rico, minor and major league careers, tragic death, and induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.

Contains brief profiles of one hundred Hispanic men and women who have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields, each with an illustration, birth and death dates, a list of career highlights, discussion of importance and career path, and a bibliography.

Presents a biography of the son of baseball great Felipe Alou who grew up to lead the Florida Marlins to victory in the 1997 World Series.

Briefly introduces Hispanic Americans and discusses nine Hispanic holidays. Includes instructions for making a pi?ata.

Presents an adaptation of the folk song "The Twelve Days of Christmas" in which friends exchange gifts such as pi?atas and a little girl receives a present from a secret friend whose identity is eventually revealed.