Latinos in American History
Titles H Through Z
Hernando de SotoISBN 1-58415-147-1 • 9781584151470List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockIn May of 1539, Hernando de Soto landed on Florida's west coast. For three years, he led a party through the unexplored region that the Spanish called "La Florida." "La Florida" was the name for most of the southeastern portion of the United States, though some historians believe that "La Florida" was the Spanish term for North America during that era. Like other explorers of the time, de Soto was on a quest for gold and glory. Although he found none, he did become the first European to cross the great Mississippi River. And in the end, he was buried in the river to keep the Native Americans from digging up his grave. |
Jovita IdarISBN 1-58415-151-X • 9781584151517List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockJovita Idar was a journalist, teacher, civil rights activist, and nurse in Laredo, Texas in the early part of the twentieth century. She opened free kindergartens for Hispanic children when the public schools only admitted Anglos. But she was not happy teaching poor, starving children in schools that were not equal to those of her Anglo counterparts. So, she quit her teaching job and she spoke out against these atrocities as a writer and editor for several Texas newspapers. Jovita and a friend created La Cruz Blanca, or the White Cross, which they modeled after the Red Cross, to help the wounded during the Mexican Revolution. An important figure in Women's Studies today, this is the first time Jovita Idar has been featured in a story for middle grade readers. |
Juan Bautista de AnzaISBN 1-58415-196-X • 9781584151968List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockSpanish explorer of the U.S. Southwest, governor of New Mexico from 1777-1778. |
Juan Ponce de LeonISBN 1-58415-149-8 • 9781584151494List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockIn 1493, Juan Ponce de Leon was among the sailors on Columbus' second voyage to the New World. Years later, he set out on his own expedition for the King of Spain to find Bimini. Legend says he was looking for the Fountain of Youth, a magical body of water that could restore a person's health and vitality. There is little evidence that Ponce actually believed these tales, but the art through the ages shows him searching for this fountain, nevertheless. He actually explored the coast of Florida and settled the island of Puerto Rico. His wealth was earned as a plantation owner where he grew sugar cane. |
Juan Rodriguez CabrilloISBN 1-58415-199-4 • 9781584151999List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In Stock16th Century explorer who led the first European expedition on the U.S. west coast. He discovered and named San Diego Bay and Santa Barbara. |
Junipero Jose SerraISBN 1-58415-187-0 • 9781584151876List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockFounder of nine California missions. He converted thousands of Native Americans to Christianity. |
Lorenzo De ZavalaISBN 1-58415-154-4 • 9781584151548List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockOutside of the borders of Texas, Lorenzo de Zavala's name is little known. But he was an important statesman who became Vice President of the Republic of Texas in 1836. A trusted aide to Stephen Austin, de Zavala fought for Texas' independence and then campaigned for Texas to join the United States. Although de Zavala may not be as well known as Sam Houston and Stephen Austin are, his vision and contributions to the state of Texas have forever earned him a place of honor and importance in American history. |
Mariano Guadalupe VallejoISBN 1-58415-152-8 • 9781584151524List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockOne of California's most important founding fathers, Mariano Guadalupe Vallejo fought for the rights of the Native Americans while paving the way for California to join the United States. He was just 15 when he joined the Mexican army as a cadet and began his long career in the military and politics. He established the first town in the territory north of San Francisco under Mexican rule and gave the town the Indian name, Sonoma. In addition, he laid the foundation for establishing the local government in San Francisco. |
Octaviano LarrazoloISBN 1-58415-181-1 • 9781584151814List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockBecame governor of New Mexico in 1918 and later, the first Hispanic to become a U.S. Senator. Advanced voting rights for women and Spanish speakers. |
Pedro Menéndez De AvilésISBN 1-58415-150-1 • 9781584151500List Price $29.95School/Library Price $20.95In StockPedro Menéndez de Avilés founded and colonized the city of St. Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the continental United States. Pedro made a name for himself early through his brave deeds at sea. Ponce de León claimed Florida for Spain in 1513. But by 1562, France began to challenge Spain's claim to the area. So in 1565, King Philip sent Menéndez back to Florida to get rid of the French and establish Spain's stronghold in the area. We are able to reconstruct his exploration of the American Southeast through official records. Though he was ruthless and merciless in the name of the Spanish crown, he established a colony in Florida that nearly 450 years later still reflects its rich Spanish history. |
Latinos in American History Set of 20 BooksISBN 1-58415-252-4 • 9781584152521List Price $599.00School/Library Price $419.00In Stock |
