| Latino Literacy: The Complete Guide to Our Hispanic History and Culture |
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By Frank De Varona |
A reference title written for popular tastes. It offers key facts, dates, people & events. The cultural section offers Latino contributions to literature, art, theater, music, dance, language, food, etc. The people section features mini-biographies of noted Hispanics.
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| Directory of the Hispanic Community of the County of Los Angeles, 9th ed., 1999-2000,/Directorio de la Comunidad Hispanica del Condado de Los Angeles |
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This publication primarily lists non-profit & government agencies & organizations that provide services. The table of contents lists the organizations by function.
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| The Hispanic Presence in North America from 1492 to Today |
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By Carlos M. Fernandez-Shaw |
This unique guide includes a richly detailed states survey of the Hispanic influence in the U.S. The affects are exemplified by architecture, law, economy, currency, state flags, food, Spanish terms & place names, etc. The appendices provide a wealth of information.
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| Harvest of Empire: A History of Latinos in America |
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By Juan Gonzalez |
Spanning 500 years Gonzalez traces victories and tragedies of the Hispanic experience in the U.S. There is much information about the contributions of the various Latino groups as well as their influences on American culture.
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| Chronology of Hispanic-American History: From Pre-Columbian Times to the Present |
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By Nicolas Kanellos |
This reference source is chronologically arranged by topic. It includes regional histories of Mexico & the U.S. Southwest, the Caribbean & the Eastern U.S., Central American & South America; also includes a historical time line from 50,000 B.C. - 1995 and significant documents.
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| Hispanic First: 500 Years of Extraordinary Achievement |
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By Nicolas Kanellos |
Inside the front cover there is an excellent time line of important Hispanic events for the years 1509 to 1997. The book is arranged by topics such as business & commerce, government, literature, the performing arts, science and technology, etc.
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| Thirty Million Strong: Reclaiming the Hispanic Image in American Culture |
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By Nicolas Kanellos |
Kanellos attempts to teach that the first Europeans to settle in North America were Hispanic peoples. They developed a culture & civilization that predated British colonization by centuries. The author chronicles & analyzes the changing images of Latinos in the U.S.
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| Everything you need to know about Latino History |
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By Himilce Novas |
Using an interesting questions & answer format the author covers the origins of Latino history, Mexican Americans, Dominican Americans & Americans of Central & South American descent. Also included are politics & famous Latinos.
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| Hispanic Surnames and Family History |
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By Lyman DePlatt |
Platt wrote a comprehensive & analytical work on Hispanic surnames. This work has an extensive bibliography of Hispanic family histories. It is also a review of the development of Spanish surnames in the Latin America and the U.S.
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| Strangers Among Us: How Latino Immigration is Transforming America |
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By Roberto Suro |
Suro helps to make Latino immigration to the U.S. understandable. He relates the history of a large number of Hispanic communities. His stories range from the Puerto Rican migration to East Harlem in the 1950's, to the California rush of Mexicans & Central Americans in the 1990's
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| The Hispanic America, Texas and the Mexican War, 1835 - 1850 |
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By Christopher Collier |
Examines the settlement of the area that became the southwestern portion of the United States, detailing how it evolved from land settled by Native Americans, to Spanish territory & to states ... Grades 5-8
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| Kids's Explore America's Hispanic Heritage |
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Presents writings by students in grades three to seven on topics of Hispanic culture, including dance, cooking, games, history, art, songs, and role models. Grades 5 and up.
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| The Biographical Dictionary of Hispanic Americans |
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By Nicholas E. Meyer |
Profiles over 100 Hispanic Americans who have made major contributions to American culture. Grades 3 - 8
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| Hispanic Scientists: Ellen Ochoa, Carlos A. Ramirez, Eloy Rodriguez, Lydia Villa-Komaroff, Maria Elena Zavala |
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By Jetty St. John |
Brief biographies of five Hispanic American scientists of this century. Grades 1 - 4.
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| Luis Rodriguez |
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By Michael Schwartz |
Narrates the life of the Hispanic American author of "Always Running" who had been a gang member and who now speaks, writes, publishes, and works with youth organizations. Grades 4 - 7.
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