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OverviewAn inspiring tribute to Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world This visually stunning book showcases twenty Hispanic and Latino American men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the arts, politics, science, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. In this volume- Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodriguez Trias, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera Full Product DetailsAuthor: Juan Felipe Herrera , Raul Colón , Raul ColonPublisher: Penguin Putnam Inc Imprint: Dial Books for Young Readers,US Dimensions: Width: 21.10cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 26.00cm Weight: 0.550kg ISBN: 9780803738096ISBN 10: 0803738099 Pages: 96 Publication Date: 07 August 2014 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: To order  Stock availability from the supplier is unknown. We will order it for you and ship this item to you once it is received by us. Table of ContentsReviewsA 2015 Pura BelprE Author Honor Book This visually and textually stunning title is one to cherish and celebrate. - SLJ, starred review A 2015 Pura BelpreAuthor Honor Book This visually and textually stunning title is one to cherish and celebrate. <i>SLJ</i>, starred review Author InformationJuan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California. Raol Col n is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the New York Times Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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