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Portraits of Hispanic American heroes
- Title
- Portraits of Hispanic American heroes / by Juan Felipe Herrera ; paintings by Raúl Colón.
- Author
- Herrera, Juan Felipe.
- Publication
- New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, [2014]
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| Status | Format | Access | Call Number | Item Location |
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Available - Can be used on site. Please visit New York Public Library - Schwarzman Building to submit a request in person. | Text | Use in library | JFF 15-527 | Schwarzman Building - Main Reading Room 315 |
Details
- Additional Authors
- Colón, Raúl
- Description
- 96 pages : color illustrations; 27 cm
- Summary
- "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, humanitarianism, and athletics. Gorgeous portraits complement sparkling biographies of Cesar Chavez, Sonia Sotomayor, Ellen Ochoa, Roberto Clemente, and many more. Complete with timelines and famous quotes, this tome is a magnificent homage to those who have shaped our nation. In this volume: Adelina Otero-Warren, Bernardo de Galvez, Cesar Chavez, David Farragut, Dennis Chavez, Desi Arnaz, Dolores Huerta, Ellen Ochoa, Helen Rodriguez Trias, Hero Street USA, Ignacio Lozano, Jaime Escalante, Joan Baez, Judy Baca, Julia de Burgos, Luis Alvarez, Rita Moreno, Roberte Clemente, Sonia Sotomayor, and Tomas Rivera"--
- "Twenty Hispanic American artists, scientists, athletes, activists and political leaders are profiled in this stunning picture book, complete with inspirational quotes and distinctive expressionist portraits"--
- Subject
- Hispanic Americans > Biography
- Bibliography (note)
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-96).
- Call Number
- JFF 15-527
- ISBN
- 9780803738096 (hardback)
- 0803738099 (hardback)
- LCCN
- 2013044661
- OCLC
- 861069020
- Author
- Herrera, Juan Felipe.
- Title
- Portraits of Hispanic American heroes / by Juan Felipe Herrera ; paintings by Raúl Colón.
- Publisher
- New York, New York : Dial Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Penguin Group (USA) LLC, [2014]
- Type of Content
- text
- Type of Medium
- unmediated
- Type of Carrier
- volume
- Bibliography
- Includes bibliographical references (pages 92-96).
- Added Author
- Colón, Raúl, illustrator.
- Research Call Number
- JFF 15-527