Books in Raintree Hispanic Stories series

Recounts the adventures of the Italian merchant during his travels to China, based on Marco Polo's own accounts

Examines the life of the lawyer who has won many landmark civil rights cases

A biography of the Mexican priest who led his Indian followers to revolt against the Spaniards and became known as "The Father of Mexican Independence."

Examines the life of the Cuban-born physician who developed the theory of yellow fever transmission through mosquitoes.

A biography of the Mexican president who during his tenure in office separated church and state, established religious tolerance, and made the land distribution system more equitable.

A biography of Queen Isabella I of Spain, who made it possible for Christopher Columbus to sail west, and whose fierce support of Catholicism led to the expulsion from Spain of non-converted Jews and Moslems.

A biography of a Puerto Rican leader who tried to improve living conditions on his island, and served as governor from 1949-1965.

A biography of the Cuban patriot, author, and journalist, who dedicated his life to Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.

Examines the life of the lawyer who has won many landmark civil rights cases

The life of the railroad engineer, famous for always bringing his train in on time, and whose last ride on the Cannonball Express inspired the well-known ballad.

The life of the woman who became a Revolutionary heroine when she carried water to the soldiers at the Battle of Monmouth in 1778.

The life of the second King of the Plantagenet dynasty who lived in England only six months during his ten year reign