Describes the historical and contemporary lives of Hispanic women, their religious, family, and public lives, and issues and controversies they face, and discusses the work of individual Hispanic women who have made a difference in the world.
Presents a brief biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first female Hispanic astronaut; and chronicles her childhood and family, education, and space missions.
Presents the findings of surveys and interviews which asked more than five hundred Latina women about their feelings on issues such as body image, religion, sexuality, and ethnic identity; and includes anecdotes from the author and respondents.
Presents a short biography of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space, and chronicles her life, education, dreams of becoming an astronaut, and training as part of the "Discovery" team.
Presents a biographical profile of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman astronaut, discussing the schooling and training she needed in order to fulfill her dream of being part of the space program.
Tells the life story of Dominican American novelist and poet Julia Alvarez, discussing her start as a writer, major works for adults and children, influences, bicultural identity, involvement in a collective farm, and founding of a literacy program.
