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A Mexican-American child talks about aspects of his Mexican heritage, including language, foods, and customs.

Explores the history of Mexican immigration to what is now the United States, and looks at the contributions of Mexican Americans to the culture of their new country.

Examines the challenges and experiences of both legal and illegal Mexican citizens who come to the United States, and provides historical details about where they settle and the types of jobs they find.

Perspectives on the challenges faced by Mexican immigrants, from their earliest experiences in America until today, and insight into the accomplishments of noted Mexican immigrants.

An overview of immigration from Mexico to the United States and Canada since the 1960s, when immigration laws were changed to permit greater numbers of people to enter these countries.

Explores the immigrant experiences of Mexicans, Cubans, and Puerto Ricans in the United States.

Presents a biography of Henry B. Gonzalez, Texas Congressman, and provides information on childhood as a Mexican-American, and his political career fighting discrimination, homelessness, and segregation.

A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.

Discusses the history, culture, and religion of Mexican Americans, including their acceptance as an ethnic group in North America.

An account of one of the largest groups of immigrants in the United States, with special emphasis on the recent history of the group.

Examines the experiences of Mexican immigrants in the United States, discussing the reasons why they left their country, and their efforts to find jobs, homes, and build new lives.

Chronicles the history of Mexican immigration into the United States, the mixing of their traditional and cultural values into American society, and the importance of immigration to both nations.

Examines the heritage of the Mexican people and their life in the United States through their own words.

Describes the history of Mexico and Mexican immigration to the U.