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Latino History: Famous Latinos
Biographies of Latino celebrities.
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Title: Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
Author: Alegre, Cesar
ISBN: 9780516253435
Call Number: j920.0092 AL25e
Notes: Brief biographies of famous Latinos from various backgrounds and professions.

 
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Title: Poet and Politican of Puerto Rico: Don Luis Munoz Marin
Author: Bernier-Grand, carmen T.
ISBN: 0531068870
Call Number: j072.9505 M926b
Notes: Puerto Rico's first elected governor also wrote poetry.

 
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Title: Building the Latino Future: Success Stories for the Next Generation
Author: Carbajal, Frank
ISBN: 9780470224519
Call Number: 650.1308 C177b
Notes: Inspiring stories of prominent Latinos in all industries, including the corporate world, the nonprofit world, government, media, sports, and Hollywood.

 
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Title: Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Author: Chambers, Veronica
ISBN: 0803729707
Call Number: j784.0924 C889ch
Notes: A picture book tribute to the star of salsa music.

 
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Title: Jennifer Lopez
Author: Hill, Anne
ISBN: 0791057755
Call Number: 791.4302 L881h
Notes: Jennifer Lopez's determination has led to her immense success as a singer and actress.

 
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Title: Harvesting Hope: The Story of Cesar Chavez
Author: Krull, Kathleen
ISBN: 0152014373
Call Number: j331.8813 C398k
Notes: The story of Chavez's dramatic march and successful strike to protest the working conditions of migrant farmworkers in California.

 
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Title: Clemente: the Passion and Grace of Baseball's Last Hero
Author: Maraniss, David
ISBN: 0743217810
Call Number: McN 04292375T
Notes: The life of the legendary Latino baseball player and humanitarian.

 
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Title: Famous People of Hispanic Heritage
Author: Marvis, Barbara
ISBN: 1883845211
Call Number: 920.0092 M368f
Notes: A series of 10 books containing brief profiles of popular Hispanics, such as Gloria Estefan, Selena and Mariah Carey.

 
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Title: Famous Hispanic Americans
Author: Morey, Janet
ISBN: 052565190X
Call Number: j920.0092 M818fh
Notes: Short biographical sketches on 14 well-known Hispanic Americans.

 
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Title: Hispanic American Scientists
Author: Olesky, Walter G.
ISBN: 0816037043
Call Number: 508.968 Ol2H
Notes: Profiles of Latino scientists and engineers.