Mexican Americans

More than 28 million people in the United States today claim Mexican ancestry. Some are the children or grandchildren of immigrants; others came to the country as immigrants themselves.

Inside this book you'll find a short history of the Mexican immigrant experience in America. And you'll have the chance to learn more about people of Mexican ancestry who have found success in the United States. Chapter biographies of the following individuals help tell the story of today's Mexican Americans:

About Cross-Currents

The Cross-Currents features inside this book explore connections between people, places, events, and ideas. They provide additional context for better understanding the life and times of the subjects.

This Gallup Resource Book contains information obtained from polls conducted by the Gallup Organization, an international polling institute that has been monitoring public opinion since 1935.

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Mexican Americans

More than 28 million people in the United States today claim Mexican ancestry. Some are the children or grandchildren of immigrants; others came to the country as immigrants themselves.

Inside this book you'll find a short history of the Mexican immigrant experience in America. And you'll have the chance to learn more about people of Mexican ancestry who have found success in the United States. Chapter biographies of the following individuals help tell the story of today's Mexican Americans:

About Cross-Currents

The Cross-Currents features inside this book explore connections between people, places, events, and ideas. They provide additional context for better understanding the life and times of the subjects.

This Gallup Resource Book contains information obtained from polls conducted by the Gallup Organization, an international polling institute that has been monitoring public opinion since 1935.

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Mexican Americans

Mexican Americans

by Hal Marcovitz
Mexican Americans

Mexican Americans

by Hal Marcovitz

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Overview

More than 28 million people in the United States today claim Mexican ancestry. Some are the children or grandchildren of immigrants; others came to the country as immigrants themselves.

Inside this book you'll find a short history of the Mexican immigrant experience in America. And you'll have the chance to learn more about people of Mexican ancestry who have found success in the United States. Chapter biographies of the following individuals help tell the story of today's Mexican Americans:

About Cross-Currents

The Cross-Currents features inside this book explore connections between people, places, events, and ideas. They provide additional context for better understanding the life and times of the subjects.

This Gallup Resource Book contains information obtained from polls conducted by the Gallup Organization, an international polling institute that has been monitoring public opinion since 1935.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781422205150
Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
Publication date: 06/25/2009
Series: Successful Americans Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 7.40(w) x 9.40(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 1110L (what's this?)
Age Range: 9 - 12 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 The Mexican-American Experience 5

Chapter 2 Pat Mora: Storyteller 12

Chapter 3 Bill Richardson: Governor and Diplomat 17

Chapter 4 Moctesuma Esparza: Film Producer 23

Chapter 5 Antonio Villaraigosa: Politician 29

Chapter 6 Salma Hayek: Actress and Activist 34

Chapter 7 Los Lonely Boys: Tex-Mex Rock Group 39

Chapter 8 Tony Romo: Cowboys Quarterback 44

Cross-Currents 50

Notes 56

Glossary 58

Further Reading 59

Internet Resources 59

Other Successful Mexican Americans 60

Index 62

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