Children's Books: Biography/Autobiography

**Dana, yo soy de Estados Unidos de América ISBN/Cat.# 842469404X
Nicholas, Carole
Spain, 1997
32 pages
$12.95
I am Dana from the United States illustrates the commonalities amongst all children as well as cultivating an appreciation for the enourmous richness of human diversity. A global map indicates where Dana's country is located. Numerous photos illustrate her accounts of daily life.
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Emiliano Zapata ISBN/Cat.# 9688052345
Espejel, Laura
Mexico, 1992
34 pages
$10.95
From the series Biografías para Niños comes the vividly color-illustrated biography of Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata. Approximately fourth grade level.
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*Fátima Vanessa, Yo soy de El Salvador ISBN/Cat.# 8424694031
Vila R., R. & Morollón P., Mar
Spain, 1997
48 pages
$12.95
This sensitive and beautifully woven day-to-day portrayal of the life of Fátima Vanessa, a young Salvadoran girl, is a rich examination of the life of young people in El Salvador. A magnificent introduction to Salvadorean geography and culture. Fifth grade level. Includes glossary of local vocabulary.
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Francisco I. Madero ISBN/Cat.# 9706280189
Alvarez Ruiz, Rosanela
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$10.95
A biography of Mexican statesman and revolutionary Francisco I. Madero. Written at a fourth grade level with vivid color illustrations, this is a magnificent text to better understand Mexican history and the life of one of its protagonists.
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**Francisco Villa ISBN/Cat.# 970628186X
Lopez Avalos, Martin
Mexico, 1996
35 pages
$10.95
The book Francisco Villa uses colorful illustrations and engaging text to teach children about Pancho Villa, and his role in the Mexican revolution. The book's historical text is both informative and accessible. Third to fifth grade level.
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Guadalupe Victoria ISBN/Cat.# 9688053627
Trejo Estrada, Elvia
Mexico, 1992
34 pages
$10.95
From the series Biografías para Niños comes the vividly color illustrated biography of Mexican statesman Guadalupe Victoria. Approx. fourth grade level.
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Hermila Galindo ISBN/Cat.# 9706280197
Alvarez Ruiz, Rosanela
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$10.95
The biography of Hermila Galindo, a turn-of-the-century Mexican schoolteacher who fought in the revolution and later established the Mexican weekly La Mujer Moderna. Vivid color illustrations. Fourth grade level. An extraordinary protrayal of a remarkable woman.
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**Leonardo Di Caprio: Album de texto y fotografías ISBN/Cat.# 8476307241
Catalano, Grace
Spain, 1998
32 pages
$6.95
Leonardo is a full-color photo album of Leonardo DiCaprio, romantic idol of millions. Many critics acclaim Leonardo as the most brilliant star in Hollywood. The text takes fans from his childhood to his most recent successes (including, of course, The Titanic). An intimate portrait of a worldwide phenom. Text is brief and print size is uncommonly large.
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**Minu, yo soy de la India ISBN/Cat.# 8424694015
Farjas i Bonet, Anna
Spain, 1997
32 pages
$12.95
I am Minu from India shows things children share in common as well as cultivating an appreciation for the enormous richness to be found in human diversity. A global map indicates where Minu's country is located. Numerous photos illustrate her accounts of daily life.
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Nezahualcóyotl ISBN/Cat.# 9706280146
Alvarez Ruiz, Rosanela
Mexico, 1995
32 pages
$10.95
The extraordinary biography of Aztec (Náhuatl) prince Nezahualcóyotl (1402-1472), a great architect, legislator and warrior. Vivid color illustrations together with an clear and engaging text. Fourth grade level.
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Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz ISBN/Cat.# 9688054402
Cardoso, Regina
Mexico, 1992
36 pages
$10.95
From the series Biografías para Niños comes the vividly color illustrated biography of 15th C. Mexican author Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz. Approximately fourth grade level.
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**Takao, yo soy del Japón ISBN/Cat.# 8424694023
Trullols, Anna Gasol
Spain, 1997
32 pages
$14.95
I am Takao from Japan is one of a captivating, hard to find series of children's books, each portraying the life of a child from a distinct culture. The series illustrates the commonalities amoungst all children as well as cultivating an appreciation for the enormous richness of human diversity. A global map indicates where Takao's country is located. Numerous photos illustrate his accounts of daily life.
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