Books in Hispanic Biographies series

Who is Cesar Chavez? What did he accomplish and how? What is his legacy? Learn about the lives of well-known Hispanic Americans who overcame tremendous odds, such as racism and poverty, and went on to leave lasting marks in the world.

Ellen Ochoa is the first Hispanic-American woman ever to become an astronaut. She has flown in space four times on the space shuttle. She has also traveled two of those times to the International Space Station.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was President during the Civil War.

Guicidi, Cynthia

Thomas Edison was a curious child whose experiments sometimes got him into trouble. Find out how he became a great scientist whose inventions made a better life for most everyone.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent support of civil rights.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who won a Nobel Peace Prize for his nonviolent support of civil rights.

How much do you know about Thurgood Marshall? Find out the facts you need to know about this civil rights lawyer and justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. You'll learn about the early life, challenges, and major accomplishments of this important American.

Who is Cesar Chavez? What did he accomplish and how? What is his legacy? Learn about the lives of well-known Hispanic Americans who overcame tremendous odds, such as racism and poverty, and went on to leave lasting marks in the world.

Presents the life of the British theoretical physicist who has taken the study of cosmology farther than most in his field, despite the need for a wheelchair and computer in order to travel and communicate.

A brief biography that highlights some important events in the life of the man who was the first President of the United States.

Olmstead, Mary