"Hispanic" describes people who are from (or whose ancestors are from) countries in which Spanish is the main language. However, Hispanic people don't think of themselves as a single group, and there's no single Hispanic culture or identity. This important series focuses on several nations of Hispanic peoples, giving readers insight into the beauty and complexity of the heritage. Each volume offers an in-depth exploration of the culture, including music, art, cuisine, and celebrations. Informative fact boxes and sidebars illuminate the customs particular to each region, and vivid photographs and graphic organizers make the information pop.Each Book Contains: • Concluding discussion questions that review key ideas and promote critical thinking skills • Historical as well as current information presented in a clear and inviting way that elementary readers can understand • High-interest and motivating topics, including sports and the arts that help readers make connections to their own livesCurriculum Connections: • Knowledge of different world cultures is an essential part of most social studies curricula, including those of New York, Texas, and California • Series explores how history-past and present-affects culture, including colonial influences, the practice of slavery, and immigration and emigration • Volumes invite comparison of varying cultures as well as appreciation for the diversity and complexity of unique societies, with a particular attention given to the early peoples of the Americas
