Norton’s PHASE III:
Autobiographies, Biographies, and
Historical Nonfiction
Studying the autobiographies, biographies, and historical nonfiction in Phase
III helps in identifying historical happenings that influenced the culture.
Atkin, S. B. (1993). Voices
from the fields : Children of migrant farmers tell their stories. Boston :
Joy Street Books. Photographs, poems, and interviews with nine children reveal
the hardships and hopes
of Mexican American migrant farm workers and their families. Gr. 7-12
Brenner, B. (1977). Faces. Spanish. New York : E. P. Dutton.
Photographs record the reactions of the eye, ear, nose, and mouth to both
pleasant and unpleasant stimuli. Gr. all ages
Catalano, J. (1988). The Mexican Americans. New York : Chelsea House
Publishers. Examines factors such as history, culture, and religion that
encourage emigration from
Mexico and discusses the acceptance of this ethnic group in America. Gr. 5-up
Franchere, R. (1970). Cesar Chavez. New York: Crowell. An easy-to-read
biography of the Mexican-American who led the nation-wide boycott
of grapes as part of his movement to organize and help farm laborers in the United States. Gr. 3-5
Gershator, D. (1995). Bread is for eating. New York : Holt.
Mamita explains how bread is created in a song sung in both English and
Spanish. Text in English; song lyrics in English and Spanish. Gr. K-3
Griswold del Castillo, R. (1995). César Chávez : A triumph of spirit.
Norman, OK: University of Oklahoma Press.
Chavez, Cesar, 1927-
Trade-unions -- Migrant agricultural laborers -- United States --
Officials and employees -- Biography Labor leaders -- United States --
Biography Mexican Americans -- Biography
Hewett, J. (1990). Hector lives in the United States now : the story of a
Mexican-American child. New York : J. B. Lippincott.
Text and photographs document the day-to-day happenings and milestones in the
life of a young Mexican boy whose family seeks amnesty in the United States
under the Immigration Reform and Control Act. Gr. 2-5
Johansen, B.E. (1983). El Pueblo : the Gallegos family's American journey,
1503-1980. New York : Monthly Review Press.
Lannert, P. (1991). Mexican Americans. Vero Beach, FL. : Rourke Corp.
Discusses Mexicans who have immigrated to the United States, their reasons for
coming, where they have settled, and how they have contributed to their new
country. Gr. 7-10
McConnie Zapater, B. (1993). Fiesta! New York: Simon & Schuster
Books for Young Readers. A Hispanic American family celebrates a fiesta in
America. Encourages awareness and appreciation of Hispanic American cultures.
Gr. 2-5
Morey, J. (1989). Famous Mexican Americans. New York : Cobblehill
Books. Discusses the accomplishments and contributions to society of fourteen
Mexican Americans, representing a variety of professions. Gr. 5-8
Prago, A. (1973). Strangers in their own land; a history of
Mexican-Americans. New York, Four Winds Press.
Press, P. (1995). Mexican Americans. New York : Marshall Cavendish.
Exciting and dramatic stories of Mexican American immigrants leaving their
homeland and the tremendous contributions all of their immigrants have had on
American life. Gr. 4-6
Sorrels, R. (1996). The Alamo in American history. Springfield, NJ:
Enslow Publishers, Inc. Gives an in-depth account of the battle at the Alamo and
discusses the conflicts which led up to it. Gr. 4-6 Venezia, M. (1994). Diego
Rivera. Chicago: Children’s Press. Briefly examines the life and work of
the Mexican painter known for his murals. Gr. 4-up
Wade, M.D. (1995). Guadalupe Quintanilla : Leader of the Hispanic
community. Springfield, NJ : Enslow Publishers. The impossible dream --
Dropping out -- Model mother -- Understanding the language -- Understanding
actions -- Stay in school -- Success in business -- If I can make it, so can
you. Gr. 4-6
Wepman, D. (1986). Benito
Juárez. New Haven : Chelsea House Publishers. Presents the life of the
leader who became president of Mexico, instituted many reforms, and led his
country in a war of independence. Gr. 6-10
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