Latin Americans in History: 15 Inspiring Latinas and Latinos You Should Know, Hardcover

Amazing stories of Latin Americans who changed the world--for kids ages 8 to 12

Discover 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 Nicaragua. And get to know Gloria Estefan, the famous Cuban singer and songwriter who became the "Queen of Latin Pop."

From politicians and physicists to poets and painters, these biographies for kids explore 15 incredible Latin American people who used their creativity, intelligence, and strong beliefs to improve the world around them.

• Detailed biographies--Dive deep with stories that cover each person's entire life, including their childhood, their accomplishments, and the challenges that they faced.
• Learning and growing--These impressive people will inspire kids to discover their own talents and use them to achieve their dreams and support their community.
• Beyond the book--Want to learn more? Each biography includes activity ideas and suggestions for further reading so kids can keep exploring.

Meet influential Latin Americans from a wide range of backgrounds with this illustrated Latino children's book.

• Collection: Biographies for Kids
• Dimensions: 231 x 155
• Author: Monica Olivera
• Cover type: Hardcover
• Publishing Year: 2023
• Publishing Month: 1
• Pages: 114
• Language: English
• Publisher: Rockridge Press
• Weight: 363 g