Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

by Juan Felipe Herrera

Book 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

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803738099
• ISBN13: 9780803738096
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: Dial Books
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 8.0" x 10.1"
• Age Range: 8 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 7