Description

Incredible stories of 100 extraordinary Hispanic and Latino Americans, for kids 9 and up

The perfect history gift for curious kids, this biography collection includes: 

• 100 easy-to-read one-page biographies: Find out how these incredible Americans changed the course of history!
• Illustrated portraits: Each biography includes an illustration to help bring history to life!
• A timeline, trivia questions, project ideas and more: Boost your learning and test your knowledge with fun activities and resources!

From Mariano Vallejo to Carmen Miranda, Cesar Chavez to Oscar de la Renta, Sandra Cisneros to Justice Sonia Sotomayor and many more, readers will be introduced to artists, activists, scientists, and icons throughout history. Organized chronologically, 100 Hispanic and Latino Americans Who Shaped American History offers a look at the prominent role these men and women played and how their talents, ideas, and expertise have influenced the country since its very beginning.

About the Author

Rick Laezman is an editor and writer for several national and regional print and online publications. As a contributing writer for Latino Leaders Magazine, he wrote numerous profiles of prominent Hispanic Americans.