Summary

Offering a comprehensive survey of the people and events that have played a key role in Latino-American history from prehistory to the present, the full-color Latino-American History set will help students make the connection between modern America and its cultural heritage. Primary source material, including first-person accounts as well as excerpts from significant speeches, documents, and literature, provides historical perspective. Sidebar features profile important Latino Americans, present facts about immigration, and spotlight Latino culture: religion, family, foods, holidays, arts and crafts, and more.