Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes

by Juan Felipe Herrera

Hardcover, 2014

Status

Available

Local notes

920 Her

Barcode

5405

Collection

Publication

Dial Books (2014), 96 pages

Description

"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 Rodriguez Trias, 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"-- "Twenty Hispanic American artists, scientists, athletes, activists and political leaders are profiled in this stunning picture book, complete with inspirational quotes and distinctive expressionist portraits"--… (more)

Awards

Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Grades 4-8 — 2017)
Pura Belpré Award (Honor Book — 2015)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2014)

Language

Original language

English

Physical description

96 p.; 8.38 inches

Pages

96

Rating

(6 ratings; 4.3)
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