hispanic americans

Explores the contributions to American culture by Latino Americans and the issue of immigration laws, as well as the history of Latino immigration to the United States.

Explores the contributions to American culture by Latino Americans and the oftentimes unfair civil treatment they have received, as well as the Latino civil rights movement.

Draws on quotes and articles from the newspaper "USA Today" to chronicle life for Hispanic Americans today. Discusses their language, literature, art, music, foods, holidays, and religion. Profiles famous Hispanic Americans, and includes a recipe, activity, and sources of more information.

Explores significant developments in the Latino experience in the United States from 1986 to the present day. Addresses issues such as immigration, education, business, Latinos in government, and Latinos in the arts and sports. Includes a timeline, glossary, and resources.

Accompanied by data from the Gallup Poll, this title discusses the experiences of South American immigrants in North America and presents biographies of seven contemporary members of this ethnic group who have had success in America. Features a "cross-currents" section that lists additional background information.

When Francisco, gifted student and basketball player from Spanish Harlem, receives a scholarship to a distinguished boarding school, his fellow students view him as an outsider and assume the worst about him. In addition, his former friends no longer accept him as one of them, leaving Francisco in a difficult position and unsure how to proceed.

A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.

Profiles more than seventy-five Hispanic Americans who played major roles in the history and development of the United States, including Civil War Admiral David Farragut, philosopher George Santayana, and actor and band leader Desi Arnaz.

Presents an examination of Latin American immigration to the United States, and the immigration laws that effect it, including information on the dangers of both illegal and legal immigrants to the United States, the laws that govern them, as well as the controversies that surround attempts to change these laws.

Introduces children to the life and career of Ellen Ochoa, the first Hispanic woman in space.