A Proud Heritage: The Hispanic Library
America's fastest-growing ethnic minority has increased every year since 2000, yet quality materials chronicling Hispanic culture are often lacking in today's curriculum. Like our renowned Journey to Freedom series, A Proud Heritage is a bold, intelligent initiative that brings the history and culture of Hispanic peoples to life. Students will gain a deep appreciation for Spanish-speaking peoples and nations and their many contributions to the world we know today.
America's Latinos: Their Rich History, Culture, and Traditions
Describes the rich tapestry that makes up American Latinos' way of life. Introduces histories of various cultures and how people of different origins arrived in America. Discusses different… More »
Cesar E. Chavez: The Fight for Farm Workers' Rights
Traces the life and accomplishments of Mexican American labor leader Cesar Chavez, who founded the United Farm Workers union to promote better wages and working conditions for migrants and… More »
Christopher Columbus: Opening the Americas to European Exploration
We all know that in 1492, Columbus sailed the ocean blue and forever changed the world when he accidentally discovered North America. Now kids can get the whole story about the voyage of… More »
Cinco de Mayo: A Mexican Holiday about Unity and Pride
Introduces the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo, its meaning, origins, and how it is celebrated. More »
Cuban Refugees: Cuban Roots, American Freedoms
The island nation of Cuba lies less than 100 miles off the coast of Florida. Since the revolution in 1959 that created a Communist government in Cuba, many Cubans have immigrated to the… More »
David Farragut: First Admiral of the U.S. Navy
Many great leaders took their place in history during the bloody Civil War that split the United States into North and South. In David Farragut: First Admiral of the U.S. Navy, readers will… More »
Diego Rivera: Painting Mexico
Diego Rivera is one of the most famous Mexican artists of all time. In Diego Rivera: Painting Mexico, readers are introduced to the life story and work of the man whose murals and other art… More »
Emiliano Zapata: Revolutionary and Champion of Poor Farmers
Emiliano Zapata was a hero to the poor and the oppressed of Mexico. Travel back to a time when the cries of revolution swept Mexico as Zapata's vision of an end to political corruption and… More »
Father Junipero Serra and the California Missions
Traces the life of the Spanish explorer and missionary who traveled to Mexico and California to teach the Indians about Christianity and who established nine missions along the California coast. More »
Francisco Vasquez de Coronado: The Search for Cities of Gold
Traces the life and accomplishments of Spanish explorer and conquistador, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, who led a major expedition from Mexico through what is now the southwestern United States. More »
Frida Kahlo: An Artist Celebrates Life
Frida Kahlo's life was lived with passion and feeling, her wild imagination gave birth to some of the most vivid and alive art the world has ever known. Kids will learn about the many… More »
Hernando Cortes: Conquistador and Empire Builder
Hernando Cortes was many things: warrior, explorer, and cold-blooded tyrant to name but a few. His ambitions knew no limits and he lived to change the face of Mexico forever. Kids will learn… More »
Hernando de Soto: A Life of Adventure
The Spanish conquistadors were men willing to explore uncharted lands and conquer Native American nations to fulfill their dreams of gaining great treasures. The tale of one brave, yet often… More »
Mario Molina: Chemist and Nobel Prize Winner
The story of Mario Molina is one to inspire children of every ethnicity. The Nobel Prize-winning Mario Molina has dedicated his life and work to doing scientific research to benefit mankind.… More »
Migrant Farmworkers: Hoping for a Better Life
Planting and harvesting crops is backbreaking labor that can take its toll on the strongest of workers. Migrant Farmworkers: Hoping for a Better Life introduces kids to the history and… More »
Pancho Villa: Mexican Revolutionary Hero
The story and legend of Pancho Villa electrified Mexico with the wild tales of his outlaw life that people told about him. Now students can learn the truth of Pancho Villa, a larger than life… More »
Spanish Missionaries: Bringing Spanish Culture to the Americas
From the 1500s to the early 1800s, Spain claimed large areas of South America and North America. In Spanish Missionaries: Bringing Spanish Culture to the Americas, readers learn about the men… More »
The Alamo: The Fight over Texas
Describes the history of the famous Alamo, which was built as a mission, but later used as a fort, the battle fought there, and its significance for the history of the United States. More »
The Changing Face of America: Hispanic Roots, Hispanic Pride
Hispanic presence and influence in American culture has never been greater than right now. The Changing Face of America traces the earliest years of Hispanic presence in the US to the… More »
The Conquistadores: Building a Spanish Empire in the Americas
The Conquistadors were both Spanish warriors and explorers driven by their three passions of glory, God, and gold. Kids will learn about the fascinating story of Cortes and his conquest of… More »
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