The Mexican American Family Album

by Thomas Hoobler and Dorothy Hoobler

Book Overview

Mexican Americans have a unique relationship with the United States. Because of the proximity of the neighboring countries, the old traditions of Mexico remain ever close to their hearts even as they embrace a new life in America. As a matter of fact, the first Mexican Americans did not leave their homeland by choice to come to the United States. Instead, the United States went to them. At the end of the U.S.-Mexican War in 1848, Mexico was forced...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 019512426X
• ISBN13: 9780195124262
• Release Date: May 1998
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 10.9" x 8.4"
• Age Range: 12 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 12

Customer Reviews

Great book

I would suggest this book to anyone interested in Mexicans, Mexican-Americans or immigration. Although it is geared for a younger group, it's useful and actually fun for everyone to read. I highly reccomend it!