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Presents critical essays that provide information on the lives, work, and accomplishments of 514 Hispanic American men and women from throughout history who have made contributions to the arts, business, politics, science, philosophy, music, philanthropy, religion, and other fields; arranged alphabetically by last name, with sidebars, photographs, suggestions for further reading, and three indexes.

A young girl living in an Hispanic neighborhood in Chicago ponders the advantages and disadvantages of her environment and evaluates her relationships with family and friends.

Based on "Hispanic American Almanac." Profiles hundreds of individuals in all walks of life whose origins include Mexico, Puerto Rico, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Spain, and the countries of Central and South America.

Portrays the daily lives, struggles, and triumphs of Spanish-speaking people in the Western United States from precolonial times to the present.

Photographs, maps, illustrations, and text help chronicle the history of Hispanic Americans, exploring how Spanish, Native American, and African cultures combined in different ways to form the many cultures of Hispanic America.

Contains alphabetically arranged entries that provide career profiles of over 175 Latino Americans from throughout history who have excelled in science, math, and the professions, and includes photographs and further reading resources.

A brief biography of Miami rapper Armando "Pitbull" Perez that chronicles his childhood, family, and pride in his Cuban American heritage.

Profiles one hundred Hispanic Americans, living and deceased, who have made notable contributions in various fields such as politics, literature, entertainment, science, and athletics.

The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.

While on a visit to his grandparents' farm, Max and his friend Don have fun helping with the chores.