Portraits of Hispanic American Heroes
$45.20
- Hardcover
96 pages
- Release Date
7 August 2014
Summary
A follow-up to the acclaimed Portraits of African-American Heroes and Portraits of Jewish American Heroes, here is an inspiring book about Hispanic Americans who have made a positive impact on the world.
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, humanitari…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780803738096 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0803738099 |
| Author: | Juan Felipe Herrera, Raul Colón |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Dial Books for Young Readers,US |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 96 |
| Release Date: | 7 August 2014 |
| Weight: | 550g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 211mm x 260mm |
| Audience Age: | 8-12 |
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“This visually and textually stunning title is one to cherish and celebrate.” –SLJ, starred review
Juan Felipe Herrera
Juan Felipe Herrera, the son of migrant farmworkers, grew up to become a prominent Mexican-American poet. He is currently the California Poet Laureate and will serve as the U.S. Poet Laureate for 2015-2016. The award-winning author of many books of poetry, he is also an actor, a musician, and a popular professor at the University of California, Riverside. He lives in Redlands, California.
Raol Col n is the award-winning illustrator of many books for children. He has won the Golden Kite award, the New York Times Best Illustrated award, Silver and Gold Medals from the Society of Illustrators, and ALA Notable honors, as well as critical acclaim from reviewers. He lives in New City, New York.
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