Latino Biography LibraryAge Level: 11–up Grade Level: 6–up As we move into the 21st century, the Latino population of the United States continues to be on the rise. Enslow’s LATINO BIOGRAPHY LIBRARY is designed to meet the growing need for quality books about important role models for the Latino community. The series is distinguished by an attractive four-color design, lively text, authoritative research, and descriptive sidebars full of information for report writers. Biographies of Hispanic Americans that young people want to read Appealing design will attract readers Full-color layout to satisfy demand from librarians Supports the History/Social Studies, Multicultural Studies, and English/Language Arts curricula6 ½” x 9 ¼” 128pp. Illus. with color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations Contains a chronology, chapter notes, a further reading list, Internet addresses, and an index Spring 2005 Page 1 of 11 Ellen Ochoa Astronaut and Inventor Anne Schraff Explores the life of Ellen Ochoa from her childhood in California to her missions in space. On April 6, 1993, Ellen Ochoa, a mission specialist, sat in the space shuttle DISCOVERY, waiting for liftoff...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3163-0 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Freddie Prinze, Jr. From Shy Guy to Movie Star Sally Lee Freddie Prinze, Jr. took a big risk when he went to Hollywood as an eighteen-year-old actor with no professional experience. He began his career with only his father’s famous name, Prinze, and aspirations of becoming a star...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2965-1 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… George Lopez Latino King of Comedy Lila Guzmán and Rick Guzmán Growing up in East Los Angeles living with his grandparents, George Lopez had a difficult childhood. Although he faced adversity as a young comic, Lopez has become one of America’s most popular comedians...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2968-2 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Jaime Escalante Inspirational Math Teacher Anne Schraff After teaching math and science in Bolivia for ten years, Jaime Escalante arrived in California speaking little English. Through much hard work, he earned a degree in mathematics and made it back into the classroom...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2967-5 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Pablo Neruda Passion, Poetry, Politics Jodie A. Shull After openly denouncing the president of Chile in 1948, Pablo Neruda was declared an enemy of his own country. Despite being forced into exile for three years, Neruda maintained his political views. Nothing could deter Neruda from these beliefs or his most celebrated passion—poetry...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-2966-8 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Sandra Cisneros Inspiring Latina Author Karen Clemens Warrick Discover in this biography how Sandra Cisneros overcomes many hardships, including poverty and racism, to become a unique voice of Mexican-American literature. Her coming-of-age novella, THE HOUSE ON MANGO STREET, remains a favorite of young readers today, more than twenty years after its release...Read More Buying Options ISBN: 978-0-7660-3162-3 Binding: Library Ed.List Price: $33.27Discount Price: $24.95 LL Loading… Page 1 of 11 Loading… Loading… Loading... Library Ed.: List Price: $199.62 Discount Price: $149.70 + Add to wish list Please log in Log in or register to create a wish list. Login or Register Loading…