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100 Hispanics You Should Know
Libraries Unlimited | Ivan A. Castro | December 2006 ISBN 10: 1591583276 ISBN 13: 9781591583271 Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields of human endeavor. This guide covers well-known celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, activist Cesar Chavez, and musician Pablo Casals, as well as more obscure individuals, such as Ellen Ochoa (inventor and first Hispanic female astronaut), Agustin Lara (a renowned Mexican composer) and Jose Capablanca (one of the greatest chess players of all time). These individuals were selected from a pool of prize and award winners, pioners (firsts in their field), founding fathers, and statesmen, those hwo have made contributions and are not generaly recognized, or not recognized as Hispanics. Can$62.40 [Add to Cart] [View Cart] “An important purchase for all middle and secondary schools.”—Lawrence Looks at Books, September 2007 STARRED REVIEW: “This indispensable book is a necessary purchase for school and public library juvenile collections. Highly recommended.”—Library Media Connection, August/September 2007 |
