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Bravo!: Poems about Amazing Hispanics

Margarita Engle

Biographical poems introduce eighteen Hispanic people from across Latin America, including people who were celebrated in their own time and others whose accomplishments became lasting public history. The subjects include a musician, botanist, baseball player, and pilot, among many fields. Brief notes at the end provide further information about each life, while a concluding poem names additional people to explore. Full-page portraits incorporate elements connected to the work for which each person was known.

This book appears on 4 reading lists across 2 editions from 4 organizations.

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Themes
Cultural Heritage · History · Work And Careers · Writing And Storytelling
Format
Paperback
Publisher
Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
Published
March 14, 2017
ISBN-13
9781250407641
Language
English
Cooperative Children's Book Center, University of Wisconsin–MadisonCCBC Choices
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