Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

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Hardcover
Author: Juan Felipe Herrera
Illustrator: Raul Col?n
Publisher: Dial
Publish Date: August 2014
Language: English
Reading Level: 7.7
EAN: 9780803738096

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Overview

An 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 Rodr?guez Tr?as, 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

Details

Pages: 96
Dimensions: 10.1 x 8 x 0.6 in
Interest Level: Middle Grade (MG)
Point Value: 3
ISBN: 0803738099

Awards

2017 Georgia Children's Book Award - Finalist (Children's Book)
2015 Americas Award for Children & Young Adult Literature - Commended (Children/Young Adult)
2015 Pura Belpre Award - Honor Book (Author)