Diego Rivera

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 September 1988
A biography of the Mexican artist whose work often portrayed men at work, and which demonstrated his love of his native Mexico.

A biography of the Spanish explorer who led the first European expedition to reach the Mississippi River, explored in what is now Florida, and took part in the Spanish conquest of the Inca Empire.

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 October 1989
A biography of the Mexican priest who led his Indian followers to revolt against the Spaniards and became known as "The Father of Mexican Independence."

Jose Marti

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 September 1988
A biography of the Cuban patriot, author, and journalist, who dedicated his life to Cuba's struggle for independence from Spain.

Benito Juarez

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 May 1996
A biography of the Mexican president who during his tenure in office separated church and state, established religious tolerance, and made the land distribution system more equitable.

Simon Bolivar

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 October 1989
A biography of "El Libertador," whose victories over the Spaniards won independence for Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Junipero Serra

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 September 1988
A biography of the Franciscan priest-explorer who was instrumental in the development of missions in California in the eighteenth century.

David Farragut

by Jan Gleiter and Abbott Chrisman

Published 1 October 1989
A biography of David Farragut, who fought with the North during the Civil War and was the United States' first admiral.

Luis Munoz Marin

by Jan Gleiter

Published 1 December 1989
A biography of a Puerto Rican leader who tried to improve living conditions on his island, and served as governor from 1949-1965.