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  • Latin Americans in History

    15 Inspiring Latinas and Latinos You Should Know

    Amazing stories of Latin Americans who changed the world—for kids ages 8 to 12Discover the incredible contributions that people of Latin American heritage have made to world history! Learn about Simón Bolívar, a Venezuelan soldier who helped many South American countries achieve independence from Spain. Meet Violeta Barrios Torres de Chamorro, a former journalist and the first female president of ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

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  • Who Was Fidel Castro?

    Illustrated by Ted Hammond ...
    Series series Who Was?
    When Fidel Castro died on November 25, 2016, many people around the world responded with mixed emotions. Learn all about the man who shaped Cuba for more than half a decade.After overthrowing Fulgencia Batista in 1959, Fidel Castro became the leader of an island country only ninety miles away from Florida. While in power, Castro outlasted ten US presidents and turned the small nation into a one ... Read more

    $8.99 CAD

  • Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter

    by Aida Salazar ...
    Illustrated by Molly Mendoza ...
    **A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!* "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal, ... ... Read more

    $13.99 CAD

  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Latino History And Culture

    You’re no idiot, of course. You know there are more people from Latin America living in the United States than ever before. And you’re aware that Latinos come from several countries, including Cuba, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic.But you don’t have to south of the border to explore the rich Latino heritage. The Complete Idiot’s Guide® to Latino History and Culture offers an exhaustive ... Read more

    $12.99 CAD

  • Game of Freedom

    Mestre Bimba and the Art of Capoeira

    In the powerful, vibrant biography Game of Freedom, award-winning creator Duncan Tonatiuh sheds light on the legacy of a legendary capoeira player, Mestre Bimba, who resisted racial oppression through art and turned a marginalized practice into a global phenomenon.A meia lua whooshed in the air. The strike was evaded and followed with an aú.Two young men were playing capoeira in the middle of the ... Read more

    $12.79 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Different

    A Story of the Spanish Civil War

    Illustrated by Eva Sánchez Gómez ...
    Series series Stories from Latin America (SLA)
    A Mildred L. Batchelder Honor BookA Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year"The well-crafted narrative, nuanced art, and appended historical context combine for a salient, important work."— Kirkus Reviews (STARRED REVIEW)"Admirably invites readers into an ordinary household to show the how sma... ... Read more

    $27.89 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Yes! We Are Latinos

    Poems and Prose About the Latino Experience

    Illustrated by David Diaz ...
    Juanita lives in New York and is Mexican. Felipe lives in Chicago and is Panamanian, Venezuelan, and black. Michiko lives in Los Angeles and is Peruvian and Japanese. Each of them is Latino.Thirteen young Latinos and Latinas living in America are introduced in this book celebrating the rich diversity of the Latino and Latina experience in the United States. Free-verse fictional narratives from the ... Read more

    $8.09 CAD

  • Víctor Jara

    No to Dictatorship

    by Bruno Doucey ...
    Translated by Ruth Diver ...
    Series series They Said No
    The only story for young readers of the legendary Chilean songwriter and activist who became a symbol of peace amidst the brutality of Augusto Pinochet's regime.On September 11, 1973, in Santiago de Chile, Augusto Pinochet took power and installed a dictatorship in place of the democratic government of President Salvador Allende. That day Victor Jara, a young songwriter and activist, poet and ... Read more

    $9.89 CAD

  • Latin Dance

    Series series 21st Century Skills Library: Let's Dance!
    Explore the rhythms of Latin dance in this title from the Let's Dance! series. Readers will explore the history and cultural relevance of this fascinating artform, and meet some of the dancers who have made a name for themselves on screen and stage. ... Read more

    $37.99 CAD

  • The People and Culture of Latin America

    by Susan Nichols ...
    Series series Exploring Latin America
    Latin America’s population is estimated to be well over half a billion people—almost one-tenth of the world’s population—living in thirty-three different countries and territories. This engrossing title explores the people of South America, Central America, Mexico, and the West Indies and provides extensive detail on their diverse cultures. An authoritative overview of the varied and rich ... Read more

    $30.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Mexico

    Around the World Series, #11

    Series Book 11 - Around the World Series
    Where is the country of Mexico? What language do they speak? Have you ever had a taco? Do you know what a chihuahua is? Take a trip to Mexico in this book and join two children as they tell you some amazing facts about their country. This book is full of colorful illustrations that are sure to entertain yound readers. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Both Puerto Rican and American

    by Thomas Arkham ...
    Series series Hispanic Americans: Major Minority
    Abraham Rodriquez speaks for many Puerto Ricans when he writes, "Of course I'm Puerto Rican. I am also American. I'm both." Puerto Rican Americans have created a rich culture that spans two places and two identities. Many travel back and forth between the island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. mainland. Discover what it means to be a Puerto Rican American. Learn more about the history, art, and ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD