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Lobb, Nancy – 1995
The lives of many Hispanic Americans have made a difference in the story of America. Hispanic Americans are people whose families can be traced to the Spanish speaking countries. At the time of the 1990 census, there were 22,400,000 Hispanic Americans in the United States. They should be proud of their heritage, and should recognize the…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Census Figures, Childrens Literature
Marvis, Barbara; Cole, Melanie; Cantu, Tony – 1997
The term "Hispanic" is an umbrella term that encompasses people from many nationalities, all races, and many social and cultural groups. Biographies in this series represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures whose national origins range from Argentina to the United States,…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Cole, Melanie; Marvis, Barbara J.; Menard, Valerie – 1997
Biographies in this series represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures whose national origins range from Argentina to the United States, and whose careers and contributions cover many aspects of American life. Each person profiled is a positive role model, not only for people of…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1996
This series presents biographical sketches of famous Americans of Hispanic descent. The biographies in the projected eight volume series for elementary school children represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures with national origins in the United States or Latin America, with careers…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1996
The biographies in this projected eight volume series for elementary school children represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures with national origins in the United States or Latin America, with careers that cover many aspects of contemporary life. Every person profiled in the series…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1996
The biographies in this projected eight volume series for elementary school children represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures with national origins in the United States or Latin America, with careers that cover many aspects of contemporary life. Every person profiled in the series…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Menard, Valerie; Cole, Melanie – 1997
Biographies in this series represent the diversity of Hispanic heritage in the United States. Those featured are contemporary figures whose national origins range from Argentina to the United States, and whose careers and contributions cover many aspects of American life. Each person profiled is a positive role model, not only for people of…
Descriptors: Achievement, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Awareness
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1994
As part of a five-volume series this volume presents biographical sketches of persons of Asian American heritage who have made contributions to American life. Asian Americans have often been subjected to racial and ethnic prejudice, as have other easily identifiable groups of Americans. The series, written at a reading level of grades 5 to 6, but…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1994
As part of a five-volume series this volume presents biographical sketches of persons of Asian American heritage who have made contributions to American life. Asian Americans have often been subjected to racial and ethnic prejudice as have other easily identifiable groups of Americans. The series, written at a reading level of grades 5 to 6, but…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1994
As part of a five-volume series written at a reading level for grades five to six and as a tribute to the contributions Asian Americans have made to the United States, this volume presents biographical sketches of Asian Americans who can serve as role models for today's youth. The profiles in the series show the triumph of the human spirit. Volume…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1995
This collection of biographical sketches presents role models of Asian American descent for American children. As part of the five-volume series written at a reading level for grades five to six, the success stories of the individuals profiled in this volume, and who have encountered racial prejudice and discrimination, remind all of the unique…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Marvis, Barbara J. – 1995
As part of a five-volume series, this collection of biographical sketches of Asian Americans who have made contributions to life in the United States profiles individuals who are role models for all children. Written at a reading level for grades five to six, the biographies feature Asian Americans of different ethnic backgrounds, exploring the…
Descriptors: Asian Americans, Biographies, Childrens Literature, Cultural Background
Day, Frances Ann – 1994
Intended to be used as a resource guide, this book provides educators with information about writers and artists whose backgrounds and works reflect the diversity of our society. The guide includes 39 authors and illustrators who celebrate their diversity of cultures. These subjects represent a variety of minority and ethnic groups but have in…
Descriptors: Annotated Bibliographies, Artists, Authors, Biographies
McKenna, Erin – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and Ireland for Irish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of Ireland and Irish immigration. Chapters include: (1) "Your Irish American Heritage"; (2) "Your Irish Immigrant Ancestors"; (3) "Getting Started";…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
Schleifer, Jay – 1996
This book provides a step-by-step guide to genealogical research in the United States and other countries for Jewish Americans. The book also contains information on the history of the Jews, including the Diaspora, the Holocaust, immigration to the United States, and the establishment of the modern state of Israel. Chapters include: (1) "The…
Descriptors: Biographies, Elementary Secondary Education, Ethnic Groups, Ethnic Origins
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