hispanic americans

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hispanic americans

Eva Longoria

actress, activist, and entrepreneur
"Discusses the life and work of Eva Longoria"--Provided by publisher.

Selena Gomez

pop singer and actress
"Describes the life of pop star Selena Gomez"--Provided by publisher.

The fight for Latino civil rights

"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.

Advice about work and play

Claudia Cristina Cortez uncomplicates your life
Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes how she earns money and has fun in her spare time and shares some secrets on how to find jobs that fit one's interest, how to save money and spend it wisely, and how to balance work, family, friends, and school. Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Advice about school

Claudia Cristina Cortez uncomplicates your life
Thirteen-year-old Claudia describes her classmates and life in middle school, and shares some secrets on how to participate in school activities, manage homework, decode teacher personalities, and get involved . Includes discussion questions and a writing activity.

Bad luck bridesmaid

Claudia researches weddings after being asked to be a part of her cousin's wedding party, and when things start to go wrong on the big day, Claudia fears she might be bad luck.

Beware!

Claudia worries when she and the biggest bully in school are paired up to work together on a science project and she realizes her partner's ideas are not very good.

Hired or fired?

Seventh grader Claudia worries that she will fail Work Week when she begins messing up at her seemingly easy job.

Pool problem

Claudia struggles with her feelings about the tree in which her tree house sits being cut down in order to make room for the much anticipated new pool.

Friends forever?

Claudia tries to talk her friend, Monica, out of trying out for cheerleading fearing that she will be let down because only the cool kids make the squad.

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