de la hoya, oscar

From Oscar De La Hoya, one of the most celebrated fighters in the history of boxing, comes a frank and touching memoir about achieving the American Dream: his rise to the top, the power of a solid work ethic, his mother's painful death from cancer, the pitfalls of stardom, and a very personal take on what it means to be an American.--From publisher description.

Profile of Mexican-American boxer Oscar De La Hoya, who rose from poverty to become a famous athlete.

Illustrations and simple text written in both English and Spanish presents Oscar de la Hoya's autobiographical recollection of a childhood picnic.

Illustrations and simple text written in both English and Spanish present Oscar de la Hoya's autobiographical recollection of a childhood picnic.

Traces the life of the young Mexican-American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games at the age of nineteen and went on to win numerous professional boxing titles.

Introduces, in simple English and Spanish text, the Mexican-American boxer whose skills won him a gold medal in the Olympics.

Oscar De La Hoya chronicles his life and boxing career and discusses how he rose to candid success despite his humble beginnings. Features full-color photographs taken throughout De La Hoya's life.

When daydreaming Oscar forgets to tell everyone what to bring to the neighborhood picnic, he must work quickly to get everything they need for the picnic. With lightening-fast moves and fancy foot-work, he manages to shop for groceries, make the food, and put the games together.

Traces the life of the young Mexican-American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games at the age of nineteen.

Introduces the Mexican American boxer whose skills won him a gold medal in the Olympics.