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American Sign Language and Braille

Sign language for the deaf was first systematized in France during the 18th century by Abbot Charles-Michel l'Epée. French Sign Language (FSL) was brought to the United States in 1816 by Thomas…

Figures and Legends in American Folklore

Appleseed, Johnny (John Chapman, 1774–1847): Massachusetts-born nurseryman; reputed to have spread seeds and seedlings out of which grew the apple orchards of the Midwest. Billy the Kid (…

Biographies of Famous African Americans

Hispanic American Leaders and Activists

Antonia Novello Aníbal Acevedo-Vila, Governor of the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Joe Baca, U.S. congressman Herman Badillo, U.S. congressman…

Hispanic American Biographies by Category

A to Z List Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and Activists Musicians and Visual Artists Scientists Writers

Hispanic American Biographies, A-Z

Biographies by Category: Athletes Film, Television, and Theater Personalities Leaders and Activists Musicians and Visual Artists Scientists…

Hispanic Americans: Census Facts

From the U.S. Census Bureau Related Links Population of the U.S. by Race and Hispanic Origin U.S. Hispanic/Latino…

DK History: Early Americans

HOW DID EARLY AMERICANS LIVE? HOW DID EARLY AMERICANS HONOR THEIR GODS? WHICH METALS DID EARLY AMERICANS TREASURE? PUEBLOSMOUND BUILDERSFIND OUT MOREThe first Americans crossed the land bridge that…

Willa: An American Snow White

Distributor:Davenport FilmsAge Level:6 and up The beloved Grimm Tale is set in Virginia and has young Willa finding love and enrichment when she joins a traveling medicine show.

Mary Cassatt: American Impressionist

Distributor:Devine Productions Ltd. American artist, Mary Cassatt's artistic solitude in Paris in 1878 is interrupted by the arrival of her teenage niece and two younger siblings. Disruption turns…