100 Hispanics You Should Know [Hardcover]

Meet 100 Hispanics from around the world and throughout history who have lived amazing lives. This guide covers well known celebrities, such as actress Rita Moreno, activist C?sar Chav?z, 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 times). Many of these individuals have made significant contributions to science, literature, politics, and other fields of human endeavour. Some more notorious, but equally fascinating characters are included as well. Brief biographical sketches are accompanied by bibliographies of resources, where readers can find more information. Grades 6-12.Iv?n A. Castrois a freelance writer, former journalist (Miami Herald, Radio Marti), and translator based in Miami, Fla.

Castro has assembled this collection of short biographies in order to fill a need for information on the historical and cultural influences of Hispanic men and women&.Each entry includes a brief record of the person's birth and death and an overview of their career highlights and important contributions, followed by a synopsis of their life and career path, which includes relevant details from their personal experiences. The entries are succinct and informative and are each followed by a brief bibliography of related sources&.this source would serve well as a primer for upper-elementary and middle school students. American Reference Books Annual

Featuring scientists, artists, and leaders rather than modern celebrities or athletes means that there are entries on many hard-to-find individuals&.The narratives are clear and lively enough to engage readers who are unfamiliar with the subject. They highlight positive elements of each life, as well as less admirable ones when appropriate&.[T]his volume offers a wealth of useful material in a needed subject area, plC„