Catalog Search Results
1) Cesar Chavez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1130L
Language
English
Description
Biography of the Mexican-American labor activist who organized and led the braceros, or migrant farm workers, in their struggle for better working conditions.
2) Diego Rivera
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and times of the noted Mexican muralist, discussing his art and politics.
4) Joan Baez
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1991]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.2 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and times of the folk singer who was a major voice of the social upheaval of the 1960s and who continues her commitment to social activism to this day.
9) Lee Trevino
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1992]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
A biography of acclaimed Mexican American golfer, friendly, easygoing Lee Trevino.
10) Placido Domingo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1992]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
Profiles the life and career of the Spanish opera singer who is also known in the world of popular music.
11) El Cid
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.6 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
Description
The life and adventures of the eleventh century military leader who became one of Spain's national heroes.
13) Pablo Casals
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.7 - AR Pts: 4
Lexile measure
1210L
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and times of the celebrated cellist who modernized cello technique and firmly established the cello as a concert instrument.
14) Rita Moreno
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1993]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.9 - AR Pts: 3
Lexile measure
1220L
Language
English
Description
Examines the life and career of the Puerto Rican singer and actress and discusses her accomplishments in theater, television, and film.
15) Francisco Goya
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the famous Spanish painter.
16) Frida Kahlo
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 8.4 - AR Pts: 4
Language
English
17) Octavio Paz
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 9.3 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Presents the life and career of the Mexican poet.
18) Pablo Picasso
Author
Series
Pub. Date
1994.
Language
English
Description
Discusses the life and work of the well-known twentieth-century painter, describing how his art was influenced by the events in Spain and his early years there.
19) Pancho Villa
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1994]
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 10.2 - AR Pts: 3
Language
English
Description
Text and accompanying photographs describe the life and times of the Mexican outlaw and folk hero who joined the fight for freedom when the Mexican Revolution erupted in 1910.
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