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Books in Hispanic America series

  • The Spanish-American War

    Roger E. Hernandez

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Introduces the Spanish American War, covering the origins of dispute between the United States and Spain over Cuba and focusing on the war's impact on Hispanic communities.
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  • 1898 to World War II

    Roger E. Hernandez

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Surveys the Hispanic American experience between 1898 and World War II, focusing on New York, Florida, and New Mexico.
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  • Texas War of Independence: The 1800s

    Richard Worth, Dick Worth

    Hardcover (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2008)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the history of Spanish exploration in the United States, focusing on the Texas Revolt and the Mexican War"--Provided by publisher.
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  • 1970s to 1980s

    Richard Worth

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the history of the Spanish coming to the United States, focusing on the decades of the 1970s and 1980s"--Provided by publisher.
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  • 1950s to 1960s

    Richard Worth

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Discusses experiences of Hispanic Americans during the 1950s and 1960s, with attention to discrimination, social justice, the Cuban Missile Crisis, and Puerto Rican immigration.
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  • 1990s to 2010

    Steven Otfinoski

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2009)
    Discusses the growth of the Hispanic population, addresses immigration issues, and predicts demographic changes.
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  • Conquistadors

    Jim Ollhoff

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Hispanic American History follows the timeline of this proud and ethnically diverse culture. This title discusses conflicts arising from the throwing off of Spanish colonial rule and the loss of land to the United States. Major conflicts such as the Spanish-American War and the Mexican-American War are introduced. The book also includes key figures such as Simon Bolivar, Miguel Hidalgo, Vicente Guerrero, Santa Anna, and David Glasgow Farragut. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Early Explorations: The 1500s

    Roger E Hernandez, Roger E Hernndez

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    "Provides comprehensive information on the history of Spanish exploration in the United States"--Provided by publisher.
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  • New Spain: 1600-1760s

    Roger E Hernandez, Roger E Hernndez, Roger E Hernaandez

    Library Binding (Benchmark Books, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Information on the history of Spanish exploration in America.
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  • The Civil War: 1840s-1890s

    Roger E Hernandez, Roger E Hernndez

    Library Binding (Cavendish Square Publishing, Sept. 1, 2008)
    Describes Hispanic American participation in the United States Civil War and how Hispanics in New Mexico and other acquired territories transitioned to becoming a part of the nation.
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  • Ancient America

    Jim Ollhoff

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Hispanic American History follows the timeline of this proud and ethnically diverse culture. This title examines where the word "Hispanic" comes from and what it means. It also describes the many ways in which people first came to what we know today as North and South America. Major civilizations are discussed as well, including the Mayans, the Aztecs, the Inca, and Caribbean Island groups. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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  • Conflicts and Independence

    Jim Ollhoff

    Library Binding (Abdo Group, Sept. 1, 2011)
    Hispanic American History follows the timeline of this proud and ethnically diverse culture. This title describes Spanish explorers' shift from trying to find a route to Asia to focusing on the New World and all it had to offer, from resources to territorial claims. It discusses the lasting influence of Spanish culture on the Americas. Also introduced are key areas of exploration and key figures, including Christopher Columbus, Ponce de Leon, Cabeza de Vaca, Francisco Vasquez de Coronado, and Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.
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