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Pasando páginas: la historia de mi vida
By Lulu Delacre, Sonia Sotomayor. 2018
La primera latina en la Corte Suprema de los Estados Unidos, Sonia Sotomayor recuerda la influencia formativa de los libros…
en su vida. Ella explora cómo su amor por la literatura le proporcionó la inspiración para realizar sus sueños. Para grados 2-4Soñadores
By Yuyi Morales. 2018
Author and illustrator, a Caldecott Honor and Pura Belpré Award recipient, reflects on her own immigration journey from Mexico to…
America. Her feelings of isolation disappear after she discovers the wonders of a public library. Spanish language. 2018Lecciones de la manada: historias de los perros que cambiaron mi vida
By Cesar Millan. 2017
Dog trainer and author of Cesar's Way (DB 62405) talks about the dogs that have made the biggest impact on…
his life. Includes Daisy, the dog that helped him get his first job, and Daddy, the pit bull featured on his TV show Dog Whisperer. Spanish language. 2017A guide to juices and juicing by Univision nutrition and exercise expert Claudia Molina. Molina shares her favorite juice recipes,…
the nutrition habits she has followed since her teens, and the exercises that she practices frequently to promote health, wellness, and natural beauty. Spanish langage. 2016Salvando vidas: cambia tus hábitos, cambia tu vida
By José Fernandez, José Fernández. 2013
Viviendo
By Adamari Lopez, Adamari López. 2013
La actriz puertorriqueña quien alcanzó la fama como estrella en telenovelas narra su batalla con el cáncer de mama. López…
refleja como su vida anterior se derrumbó tras su diagnóstico y cómo perseveró a través de su amor a su madre y su hijaLa guía de buena salud sobre la artritis y tu vida (Buena Salud Guides)
By Jane L. Delgado. 2012
La presidenta de la Alianza Nacional para la Salud de los Hispanos presenta información y consejos para el tratamiento de…
la artritis . Cubre las variedades de esta enfermedad inflamatoria, los cambios de estilo de vida útiles, y una programa de diez puntos para promover la salud. Incluye una lista de recursos. Con una introducción por el Dr. John H. KlippelNaufragios (Letras hispánicas #306)
By Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca, Alvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca. 2011
Conquistador Álvar Núñez Cabeza de Vaca's account of his 1528 shipwreck in the New World. Describes his nearly two-thousand-mile journey…
across the unexplored American Southwest with three companions, encountering native tribes, and enduring life-threatening hardships. Some violence. Spanish language. 1542Saber comer: 64 reglas básicas para aprender a comer bien
By Michael Pollan. 2013
Journalist offers a set of rules for making healthy food choices that draws from a variety of ethnic and cultural…
traditions. Discusses the link between diet and health and suggests that people renounce or modify the Western diet of highly processed foods and meat. Spanish language. 2012Gabby: una historia de valor y esperanza
By Jeffrey Zaslow, Mark Kelly, Gabrielle Giffords, Gabrielle D Giffords. 2012
Arizona congresswoman Giffords and her husband, astronaut Kelly, describe their lives before and after the near-fatal shooting of Giffords in…
January 2011. They discuss their anguish over the other victims, Kelly's support during Giffords's recovery, and Giffords's determination to return to work. Some violence and some strong language. Some violence, some strong language. Bestseller. 2011Hypertensión arterial: una guía para mujeres y hombres latinos con hipertensión
By Rodrigo Munoz, Hilton M. Hudson, James W. Reed, Ana I. Quintero del Rio. 2008
A doctor specializing in hypertension and a cardiothoracic surgeon provide advice for maintaining healthy blood pressure. Written for Latinos, this…
guide explains the causes, risk factors, and impact of hypertension and provides medication options, diet tips, and tools for reducing stress, including spirituality and prayer. Spanish language. 2008Hay una respuesta: cómo prevenir y entender el VIH/SIDA (Serie Esperanza)
By Rev Luis Cortes. 2006
El reverendo Cortés es jefe de una corporación religiosa que se trata con asuntos de la comunidad. Aquí sigue los…
pasos de una familia ficticia cuando uno de ellos contrae el VIH. Así debaten los temas familiares, sociales, emocionales, y espirituales de una enfermedad sin cura. Enfatizan la prevención, la educación, la compasión, el tratamiento adecuado, y la acción comunal. Incluye fuentes para mayor informaciónGloria Estefan (Hispanos Notables Ser.Hispanos Notables)
By Rebecca Stefoff. 1995
Biografía de la valiente estrella cantante que superó muchos obstáculos para llegar a la cima del mundo músico latino. Habla…
de sus raíces cubanas, su traslado a Miami, su matrimonio, su carrera y el espantoso accidente que casi le costó la vida. Para alumnos de escuela secundaria y lectores mayoresGrayson
By Lynne Cox. 2007
Author recalls an encounter from her teenage years when a baby gray whale followed her during a long-distance training swim…
along the California coast. Describes communicating with the calf she called Grayson and battling fatigue, fifty-five-degree water, and dehydration to protect him until he was reunited with his mother. Spanish language. 2007Dentist = El dentista (People in my community)
By Jacqueline Laks Gorman, Tatiana Acosta, Guillermo Gutiérrez. 2002
Describe el trabajo del dentista y cómo el dentista ayuda a la gente. Explica qué se puede esperar cuando se…
visita al dentista. Para niños preescolares hasta el grado 2. Edición bilingüe en inglés y españolBéisbol: pioneros y leyendas del béisbol latino
By Jonah Winter. 2002
Brief sketches of fourteen Latin American baseball players from 1900 to 1960, who pioneered the sport in their own countries…
and in the United States. Includes profiles of José Méndez, Luis Tiant, Bobby Ávila, Minnie Miñoso, Roberto Clemente, Juan Marichal, and Felipe Alou. For grades 4-7. Spanish language. 2002Nuestra América: 30 latinas/latinos inspiradores que han forjado la historia de los Estados Unidos
By Sabrina Vourvoulias, Gloria Félix. 2020
Highlights the stories of thirty Latinas and Latinos throughout history and their contributions to the cultural, social, and political character…
of the United States. Includes profiles of influential people such as author Sandra Cisneros, actor/director Lin-Manuel Miranda, and Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Spanish language. 2019Cochise: jefe apache (Grandes personajes en la historia de los Estados Unidos)
By Larissa Phillips, Eida de la Vega. 2004
Life story of the Apache chief who led his people against Spanish, Mexican, and US troops in the 1860s. Many…
of his offensives were carried out in retribution for attacks on his family and his Chiricahuan people. For grades 4-7 and older readers. Spanish language. 2004Latinitas: una celebración de 40 soñadoras audaces
By Juliet Menéndez. 2021
"Discover how 40 influential Latinas became the women we celebrate today! In this collection of short biographies from all over…
Latin America and across the United States, Juliet Menéndez explores the first small steps that set the Latinitas off on their journeys. With gorgeous, hand-painted illustrations, Menéndez shines a spotlight on the power of childhood dreams. From Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor to singer Selena Quintanilla to NASA's first virtual reality engineer, Evelyn Miralles, this is a book for aspiring artists, scientists, activists, and more. These women followed their dreams-and they just might encourage you to follow yours!" -- GoodreadsManos que bailan: cómo Teresa Carreño tocó el piano para el Presidente Lincoln
By Margarita Engle. 2021
"Award-winning author presents the life and accomplishments of Teresa Carren~o, one of the most famous pianists who, by age nine,…
performed for President Abraham Lincoln at the White House." -- Provided by NLS