hispanic americans

Victoria Torres is the fifth chair out of nine flutes in her middle school band, so when the director asks for a someone to play the new piccolo, Victoria sees it as her chance to stand out--but her best friend Bea has also volunteered, and their friendship may not survive the competition when they audition for the part.

Describes the life of Sonia Sotomayor, the first Hispanic Supreme Court justice, discussing her childhood, education, legal career, and her nomination to the Supreme Court in 2009.

Tia Isa and her niece try to save enough money to buy a car to take the whole family to the beach.

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

Profiles fourteen Latin American stars in baseball history, including Jose? Me?dez, Cristo?bal Torriente, and Roberto Clemente.

Emma and her friends want to put their best foot forward at showtime, but first they'll have to solve their biggest mystery yet!.

"In this bilingual memoir of her family's life as migrant workers, Lilia Garci?a recreates how it felt to be on the road, to live in make-do accommodations and to labor in the fields."--Inside cover.

Describes difficulties faced by Latino Americans and challenges they have overcome.

"A unique, spunky, multiracial, bilingual girl plans a one-of-a-kind birthday party and hopes her abuelita (grandma) will be able to come from Peru to join the festivities. Includes an author's note and glossaries"--Provided by publisher.