100 Hispanic Americans who Changed American History
- ISBN-10
- 0836857690
- ISBN-13
- 9780836857696
- Category
- Hispanic Americans
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2005
- Publisher
- Gareth Stevens Secondary Library
- Author
- Rick Laezman
Description
From Cesar Chavez to Gloria Estefan, 100 Hispanic Americans Who Changed American History provides readers with a fascinating, multifaceted study of influential Hispanic Americans. Learn about David Farragut, a Civil War hero, and Maria Latigo Hernandez, who spent her life fighting for the rights of Hispanic Americans. Learn how Tito Puente pioneered new music styles, how Roberto Clemente became an inspiring baseball star, and much more! Book jacket.
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