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The Latino Holiday Book: From Cinco de Mayo to Dia de Los Muertos: The Celebrations and Traditions of Hispanic-Americans
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Valerie Menard
The Latino Holiday Book is the essential resource for everyone wanting to celebrate and honor the special traditions and celebrations of Hispanic Americans. Author Valerie Menard takes readers through the full year, covering new year's traditions, Dí a de los Reyes, Calle Ocho, Easter, Cinco de Mayo, the feast of independence, National Puerto ...
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Latinas in Love: A Guide to Romance for the Modern Hispanic Woman
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Valerie Menard
The basic ingredients for a good romance are the same for women everywhere -- love, respect, admiration, and desire. What makes romantic relationships unique for Hispanic women is the ever-widening gap between the pressures of their modern American life and the cultural expectations of their tradition-based families. With the wisdom, warmth, and ...
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Geology, Resources & Society: Science & Society
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Henry W Menard, Valerie Menard
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Jennifer Lopez
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Valerie Menard
Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women, who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams. Selena's story launched her career as an actress and as a successful recording artist.
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Oscar de La Hoya (Real Life)(Oop)
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Valerie Menard
Traces the life of the young Mexican-American boxer who won a gold medal at the 1992 Olympic Games at the age of nineteen and went on to win numerous professional boxing titles.
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Celebremos!: Las Fiestas de Mexico, Cuba y Puerto Rico, y Como Se Festejan En Los Estados Unidos
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Random House Espanol (Creator), Valerie Menard
Major feasts, festivals and family-oriented events are highlighted from January through December detailing their historical context and popular traditions. Readers learn how Latinos (especially Mexicans, Cubans and Puerto Ricans) traditionally celebrate their national holidays, religious festivals, weddings, birthdays, and coming-of-age ...
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Careers in Sports
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Valerie Menard
A career reference series for Latino youth, focusing on the unique experiences of Hispanics in the workplace. -- Detailed descriptions of numerous careers, including education, training, and talent necessary, with salary ranges and outlook from a Latino perspective -- Personal stories of successful Latinos in many fields, including 10 to 12 ...
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Ocean Science
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Valerie Menard
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Alvar Nunez Cabexa de Vaca
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Valerie Menard
This special series focuses on the unique contributions Hispanics have made in the United States from the earliest Spanish explorers to the many successful Latinos in contemporary America. Each book provides historical and factual easy-reading stories. The books are jam-packed with information and contain between 7500 and 9000 words. 16th century ...
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Famous People of Hispanic Heritage: Volume 10
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Barbara Marvis, Valerie Menard, Susan Zannos
Ten volumes in print profiling 40 famous, prominent, and up-and-coming role models for minority youth. Stories drawn from author's personal interviews. Featured role models speak directly to young adults about topics and issues of importance to the Hispanic community.
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Famous People of Hispanic Heritage: Volume 8
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Barbara Marvis, Valerie Menard, Barbara Tidman (Illustrator)
Contains profiles of Selena Quintanilla Perez, Robert Rodriguez, Josefina Lopez, and Alfredo Estrada.
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Famous People of Hispanic Heritage: Volume 9
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Barbara Marvis, Valerie Menard, Barbara Tidman (Illustrator)
Contains profiles of Selena Quintanilla Perez, Robert Rodriguez, Josefina Lopez, and Alfredo Estrada.
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Salma Hayek
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Valerie Menard
A biography of the Mexican-born actress who started her career on television and went on to star in "Fools Rush In" and other films.
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Winona Ryder (Rlr)(Oop)
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Valerie Menard
Introduces serious biography to elementary-level readers -- profiling people they really want to read about. Getting her big break in Beetlejuice, Winona starred in 23 movies before her 30th birthday.
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Cheech Marin
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Valerie Menard
Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women, who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams. Determined Latino actor
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Ricky Martin
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Mitchell Lane, Valerie Menard
Real-Life Reader Biographies present the lives of contemporary role models for young readers. These are the stories of real men and women, who, despite many obstacles, followed their dreams. This Puerto Rican heart throb starred in daytime soap operas, the theatre, and recently took the music world by storm.
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Cristina Saralegui
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Valerie Menard
A biography of the Cuban American woman who came to the United States at the age of twelve, studied journalism in college, and went on to become the host of a popular Spanish language talk show seen in over eighteen countries.
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Trent Dimas
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Valerie Menard, Sue Boulais
Presents a biography of the first American gymnast of Latino heritage to win an Olympic gold medal.
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