Our shared history

"Learn about Latino history in the United States, from the missionary Father Jun?pero Serra to the activist C?sar Ch?vez to Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor, and the continuing struggle for equality and justice"--P. [4] of cover.

Explores the historical, political, economic, and military events surrounding Puerto Rico’s transition from a colony to a commonwealth.

Describes the history of the civil rights movement among Latinos in the United States and Latinos’ political efforts for equal rights and education.

Explores the treatment of Native Americans since the arrival of European settlers, and focuses on reservations and government relations with Indians.

Focuses on discrimination against Japanese Americans, relocation of Japanese Americans to internment camps during World War II, and camp conditions.

Looks at the formation of the Underground Railroad, a complex network of secret routes, safe houses, and courageous men and women who helped slaves escape to free states and Canada.

Nine African-American teenagers from Little Rock, Arkansas, changed history when they went to Little Rock Central High School in 1957. Why? Because the school had previously been segregated. Read about their amazing story, their courageous determination, and how they succeeded in helping to eliminate segregation from the American school system forever.