Alex Rodriguez, Christy Turlington, Bill Richardson, 13 Others Profiled in New Title, "16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans"

Portland, ME, February 20, 2009 --(PR.com)-- Walch Education, a leading publisher of educational materials, has announced the publication of 16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans. The new title was developed for middle- and high-school students. Books may be ordered at www.walch.com.

16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans is the latest addition to Walch Education’s acclaimed Extraordinary Americans series. “One of the most popular titles in the series has been 16 Extraordinary Hispanic Americans,” notes Walch’s Director of Education, Susan Graham. “Based on that response, we’ve developed this new title, with even more inspiring stories. Like the other titles, this is a hi-lo reader, balancing an accessible reading level with engaging content.”

Each profile includes a mini-biography with discussion questions, background notes, vocabulary lists, answers, and a bibliography. Profiles include:

Isabel Allende

Scott Gomez

Nicholasa Mohr

Alex Rodriguex

Franklin Chang-Diaz

Salma Hayek

Mario Molina

Carlos Santana

Gloria Estefan

Antonia Hernandez

Edgar Prado

Christy Turlington

Guy Gabaldon

Rebecca Lobo

Bill Richardson

Joseph Unanue

Other titles in the series include:

16 Extraordinary Americans with Disabilities
16 Extraordinary African Americans
16 Extraordinary Asian Americans
16 Extraordinary Hispanic Americans
16 Extraordinary American Entrepreneurs
16 Extraordinary American Women
16 Extraordinary Native Americans
16 Extraordinary Young Americans
16 MORE Extraordinary Hispanic Americans

About Walch Education
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