Bibliograph

Puerto Ricans in America, Stacy Taus-Bolstad

Type

Label

Puerto Ricans in America, Stacy Taus-Bolstad

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Puerto Ricans in America

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

54046670

Responsibility statement

Stacy Taus-Bolstad

Series statement

In America

Summary

Examines the history of Puerto Rican immigration to the United States mainland, discussing why Puerto Ricans come, what their lives are like after they arrive, where they settle, and customs they bring from home

Table Of Contents

Puerto Ricans in America -- In Puerto Rico: First inhabitants -- Spanish colony -- Toward independence -- U.S. possession -- Moving to America: Land of problems -- Making a living -- Learning curve -- Family matters -- Walking the poverty line -- United they stand -- Making their mark: El Barrio -- Identity crisis -- Nuyoricans -- Growing voice -- Making changes -- Forging ahead -- Famous Puerto Rican Americans -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Things to see and do -- Source notes -- Selected bibliography -- Further reading -- Index -- Acknowledgments

Target audience

pre adolescent

Classification