Alegre, C. (2007). Extraordinary Hispanic Americans. New York, NY: Children’s Press.
This is a collection of biographies of Hispanic American achievers who influenced American culture
and history throughout the centuries. The book is arranged in six parts, from “exploring the new world”
through “into the twenty-first century”, each part encompassing the lives of Hispanic people “who made
their mark in the social, political, and scientific life of the United States”. It contains an index, bibliography,
and black and white pictures. Excellent source for students up to high school level.
Schroeder, M. J. (2007). Mexican Americans. New York, NY: Chelsea House Publishing.
This book is part of the “The New Immigrants” series. It focuses on the present-day life of Mexican Americans
in the United States, explores their culture, their achievements in various occupations, the economic hardships
they face, and their political struggles. It also discusses immigrant rights, and the issues surrounding the fluid
border between the US and Mexico. It contains chronology and timeline, glossary of terms related to Mexican
Americans, index, and bibliography. Excellent source for students up to high school level.