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Ahmanson Library
Diversity Resources
Hispanic Nonfiction Bibliography
920 Sin c.2
Sinnott, Susan. Extraordinary Hispanic Americans. Chicago: Childrens Press, [1991].
Profiles the lives of Hispanics who helped shape the history of the United States.
912.794 Hor
Hornbeck, David. California patterns : a geographical and historical atlas. 1st ed. Palo Alto, Calif: Mayfield Pub. Co, [1983].
306.85 Lom
Lomas Garza, Carmen. Family pictures. San Francisco, Calif: Children's Book Press, [1990].
The author describes, in bilingual text and illustrations, her experiences growing up in a Hispanic community in Texas.
305.868 Bos
Boswell, Bethanie L. Speaking two languages. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications, [1995].
709.73 Bea
Beardsley, John. Hispanic art in the United States : thirty contemporary painters & sculptors. Houston: Museum of Fine Arts, [1987].
92 Rodriguez
Schwartz, Michael. Luis Rodriguez. Austin, Tex: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, [1997].
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.
810.8 Her
Sullivan, Charles. Here is my kingdom : Hispanic-American literature and art for young people. New York: H.N. Abrams, [1993].
796.352 Tre
Gilbert, Thomas W. Lee Trevino. New York: Chelsea House Publishers, [1992].
A biography of acclaimed Mexican American golfer, friendly, easygoing Lee Trevino.
811.54 Sot
Soto, Gary and Diaz, David. Neighborhood odes. 1st ed. San Diego: Harcourt Brace Jovanovich, [1992].
Twenty-one poems about growing up in an Hispanic neighborhood, highlighting the delights in such everyday items as sprinklers, the park, the library, and pomegranates.
390.09 Nob
Noble, Judith and Lacasa, Jaime. The Hispanic way : aspects of behavior, attitudes, and customs in the Spanish-speaking world. Lincolnwood, Chicago, Ill., U.S.A: Passport Books, [1991].
782.28 Nav
Las Navidades : popular Christmas songs from Latin America. New York: Scholastic, [1990].
A bilingual collection of popular Christmas songs from Latin America, illustrated to depict the Hispanic culture's rich and exuberant holiday celebrations.
920 Pal
Palacios, Argentina. Standing tall : the stories of ten Hispanic Americans. New York: Scholastic, [1994].
REF 815.008 Voi
Straub, Deborah Gillan. Voices of multicultural America : notable speeches delivered by African, Asian, Hispanic, and Native Americans, 1790-1995. N.Y: Gale Research, [1996].
709.7 Kel
Kelemen, PÂal. Art of the Americas, ancient and Hispanic : with a comparative chapter on the Philippines. New York: Crowell, [1969].
920 Mar v4
Marvis, Barbara J and Tidman, Barbara. Contemporary American success stories : famous people of Hispanic heritage. [Childs, Md.]: Mitchell Lane Publishers, [1996-<1998 >].
92 Galan
Rodriguez, Janel. Nely Galan. Austin, Tex: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, [1997].
A biography of the young Cuban American woman who rapidly moved from high school student to magazine editor to president of her own television production company.
Video 946.01 Spa
Spanish history : the heritage of Rome. [Melville, NY]: Video Knowledge Inc, [1994].
Recounts the influence of the Roman empire on Hispanic culture.
REF 920.073 Mei
Meier, Matt S. Notable Latino Americans : a biographical dictionary. Westport, Conn: Greenwood Press, [1997].
REF 305.868 His
Kanellos, Nicol|as. Hispanic American almanac. New York: U.X.L, [1995].
REF 920.073 Who
Who's who among Hispanic Americans, 1992-93. 2nd ed. Detroit, Mich: Gale Research, [1992].
REF 920.72 Not
Telgen, Diane. Notable Hispanic American women. 1st ed. Detroit: Gale Research, [1993].
REF 394.2 Peo
Taylor, Earl S. The Peoples multicultural almanac : America from the 1400s to present. Rochelle Park, NJ: Peoples Pub. Group, [1994].
92 Clemente
Gilbert, Thomas W. Roberto Clemente. New York: Chelsea House, [1991].
A biography of the Hall of Fame baseball player from Puerto Rico.
REF 920.073 His
Nagel, Rob. Hispanic American biography. New York: International Thomason Pub, [1995].
780.89 Bae
Baeza, Silvia P. Music and dance. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications, [1995].
Discusses different types of Latino music.
305.868 Vil
Villaseñor, Isabel B. Family life. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications, [1995].
92 Olmos
Carrillo, Louis. Edward James Olmos. Austin, Tex: Raintree Steck-Vaughn, [1997].
A biography of the man who transformed himself from a shy Chicano boy from East Los Angeles into one of the best actors of his generation.
Video 920 Bre
Breakthrough, profiles of scientists of color : Working with numbers. Boston, Mass: Blackside, Inc, [1996].
Video offers profiles of three scientists of color: Valerie Taylor, Richard Tapia, and Freda Porter-Locklear, who work with computers and mathematics. It tells the story of their decisions to pursue a life in science and will interest a broad cross-section of teachers and students in sa variety of disciplines.
641.592 Cla
Clavin, Tracy. Food and cooking. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications, [1995].
Discusses different types of Latino food and cooking.
796.089 Jen
Jensen, Jeffry. Sports. Vero Beach, Fla: Rourke Corp, [1995].
394.269 Gor
Goring, Ruth. Holidays and celebrations. Vero Beach, FL: Rourke Publications, [1995].
REF 305.868 His
Kanellos, Nicolás. Hispanic American chronology. New York: U X L, [1995].
394.2682 Pre
Presilla, Maricel E and Espinosa Ferrer, Ismael. Feliz Nochebuena, Feliz Navidad : Christmas feasts of the Hispanic Caribbean. 1st ed. New York: H. Holt, [1994].
Video 460 Len
La Lengua : the Spanish language. Melville, N.Y: Video Knowledge, [1990].
Presents an exploration of how Spanish came to be a dominant world language. Explains who speaks Spanish, where and why. English, Spanish, and bilingual signs are compared and presented for review and practice.
REF 920.073 Nov
Novas, Himilce. The Hispanic 100 : a ranking of the Latino men and women who have most influenced American thought and culture. New York: Carol Pub. Group, [1995].
978 War
Ward, Geoffrey C and Duncan, Dayton. The West : an illustrated history. 1st ed. Boston: Little, Brown, [1996].
CD ROM 305.868 His
The Hispanic-American experience. Woodbridge, CT: Research Publications International, [1995].
920 His
Straub, Deborah Gillan. Hispanic American voices. Detroit, Mich: UXL, [1997].
92 Serra c.2
Genet, Donna. Father Junipero Serra : founder of California missions. Springfield, N.J., U.S.A: Enslow Publishers, [1996].
Traces the life of Father Junípero Serra from his childhood on the Spanish island of Majorca, his duties and travels as a missionary, to his death in 1784 and his legacy of the "Golden Chain" of missions in California.
92 Escalante c.2
Byers, Ann. Jaime Escalante : sensational teacher. Springfield, N.J: Enslow Publishers, [1996].
Presents the life of the Bolivian-born teacher who immigrated to the United States where he inspired and motivated his inner city students to excel in mathematics.
92 Marti c.2
Goodnough, David. Jose Marti : Cuban patriot and poet. Springfield, N.J., U.S.A: Enslow Publishers, [1996].
A biography of the famous writer and poet who inspired Cubans to fight for their freedom from the Spanish.
92 Rivera
Gonzales, Doreen. Diego Rivera : his art, his life. Springfield, NJ: Enslow Publishers, [1996].
A biography of the noted Mexican muralist discussing his art, his political ties, and his relationship with the painter Frida Kahlo.
J 92 Escalante
Romero, Maritza. Jaime Escalante : inspiring educator. 1st ed. New York: PowerKids Press, [1997].
The story of the Bolivian-born teacher who immigrated to the United States where he has become successful in motivating his students to excel in science and math.
J 92 Ochoa
Romero, Maritza. Ellen Ochoa : the first Hispanic woman astronaut. 1st ed. New York: PowerKids Press, [1997].
Profiles the life of the first Hispanic woman to become an astronaut including information about her childhood, education, and career with NASA.
92 Julia
Cruz, Barbara. Raul Julia : actor and humanitarian. Springfield, NJ: Enslow, [1998].
Relates the life and career of the Puerto Rican native who came to the United States where he became an outstanding actor and a prominent humanitarian until his recent death.
J 305.8 Kuk
Kuklin, Susan. How my family lives in America. New York, N.Y: Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, [1992].
African-American, Asian-American, and Hispanic-American children describe their families' cultural traditions.
92 Juarez
De Varona, Frank. Benito Juarez, President of Mexico. Brookfield, Conn: Millbrook Press, [1993].
Presents the life of the Zapotec Indian who officially became president of Mexico in 1861, instituted many reforms, and led his country in a war of independence.
92 Hidalgo
De Varona, Frank. Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla : father of Mexican independence. Brookfield, Conn: Millbrook Press, [1993].
Relates the life story of the Catholic priest who became an activist in working to free Mexico from Spanish rule.
92 Bolivar
De Varona, Frank. Simon Bolivar : Latin American Liberator. Brookfield, Conn: Millbrook Press, [1993].
Follows the life of Simón Bolívar from his wealthy childhood in Venezuela to his rise to power as the revolutionary leader of Spanish-held Latin America.
REF 920.073 Mey
Meyer, Nicholas E. The biographical dictionary of Hispanic Americans. New York: Facts on File, [1997].
Profiles over 100 Hispanic Americans who have made major contributions to American culture.
REF 920.073 His Index
Benson, Sonia. Hispanic American reference library : cumulative index. [Detroit, Mich.]: U-X-L, [1997].
812.04 Win
Winther, Barbara. Plays from Hispanic tales : one-act, royalty-free dramatizations for young people, from Hispanic stories and folktales. Boston: Plays, Inc, [1998].
920 Ole
Oleksy, Walter G. Hispanic-American scientists. New York: Facts on file, [1998].
704.0368 Coc
Cockcroft, James D and Canning, Jane. Latino visions : contemporary Chicano, Puerto Rican, and Cuban American artists. New York: Franklin Watts, [2000].
Describes the evolution of Latino art in America through discussion of various artistic movements and important Latino artists.
Ahmanson Library
August 2001