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For hundreds of years, Hispanic Americans have enriched the American way of life. The United States Government Printing Office sells Government books about the history of Hispanic Americans, as well as a variety of useful publications in Spanish and English.
Hispanic Americans in Congress, 1822-1995 Publisher: Congress, Joint Committee on Printing Description: Prepared by Library of Congress, Hispanic Division. Provides a brief biography of every Hispanic American who served in Congress, along with their pictures, from Jose Manuel Gellegos, elected as a Delegate from the New Mexico Territory in 1853, through Romualdo Pacheco, who began serving in 1877 as the first Hispanic Representative to Congress, to the array of Senators and Representatives elected in the 20th century. These clear and concise profiles illustrate each Member’s contributions to the United States Government from the pre-Civil war era until the 1990's.
Publisher: Congress, Joint Committee on Printing Description: H. Doc. 103-299. Prepared by Library of Congress, Hispanic Division. Provides a brief biography of every Hispanic American who served in Congress, along with their picture. Includes bibliographies. L.C. card 95-18772. Year/Pages: 1995: 144 p.; ill.
Price:
$8.50
Publisher: Congress, Joint Committee on Printing Description: H. Doc. 103-299. Prepared by Library of Congress, Hispanic Division. Provides a brief biography of every Hipanic American who served in Congress, along with their picture. Includes bibliographies. L.C. card 95-18772. Year/Pages: 1995: 144 p.; ill.
Price:
$6.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Tells the story of the evolution of the defenses of San Juan, Puerto Rico, and the role they played in helping to safeguard Spanish possessions in the Caribbean from the 16th to the 19th centuries. Year/Pages: 1995: 80 p.; ill.
Price:
$13.00
Publisher: Interior Dept., National Park Service, Division of Publications Description: Provides a history of the Castillo de San Marcos, including the events that led up to the decision to build the fort. Also describes historic sites in St. Augustine and other areas related to Spanish Florida. Year/Pages: 1994: 66 p.; ill.
Price:
$7.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., US Citizenship and Immigration Services Description: Contains basic information to help immigrants settle in the United States. Provides a general summary of rights, responsibilities, and procedures related to permanent residents. Summarizes important information about legal status and agencies and organizations that provide documents or essential services. Sold in packages of 50 copies under this stock number. Year/Pages: 2007: 100 p.; ill.
Price:
$117.50
Publisher: Veterans Affairs Dept. Description: Spanish version of: Federal Benefits for Veterans and Dependents. Describes federal benefits available to veterans and their dependents as of January 1, 2009. Year/Pages: 2009: 168 p.
Price:
$5.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., Office of Disease Prevention ad Health Promotion Description: This brochure is a bilingual guidebook, developed in Spanish, based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and also translated into English. Sold in packages of 25 copies under this stock number. Year/Pages: 2008: 28 p.; ill.
Price:
$82.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., United States Citizenship and Immigration Service, Office of Citizenship Description: These flash cards will help immigrants learn about U.S. history and government while preparing for the new naturalization test. These flash cards can also be used in the classroom as an instructional tool for citizenship preparation. Box 104 cards printed on both sides, sold as a set. Year/Pages: 2009: Box of 104 cards; ill.
Price:
$18.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Description: Provides a box of 150 English language vocabulary flash cards meant for immigrants to use in studying for the reading and writing portions of the new naturalization test. The laminated cards can be used either in the classroom or as a resource for self-study. The words and illustrations focus on United States history and civics topics. Each card provides space on the back for students to practice writing the word with a dry erase marker. 150 cards, sold as a set. Year/Pages: 2009: 1 box of 150 flash cards; ill.
Price:
$19.00
Publisher: Agriculture Dept., Food and Nutrition Service Description: Spanish edition of: My Pyramid for Preschoolers. Sold in packages of 10 copies only. Year/Pages: 2009: Poster, 24x 35 in.
Price:
$27.00
Etica Comercial: Manaul Sobre La Administracion De Una Empresa Comercial Responsable Publisher: Commerce Dept., International Trade Administration Description: Spanish edition of: Business Ethics, A Manual for Managing a Responsible Business Enterprise in Emerging Market Economies. Year/Pages: 2009: 365 p.
Price:
$44.00
Publisher: Health and Human Services Dept., National Institute on Drug Abuse Description: Spanish language edition of: Drugs, Brain, and Behavior, The Science of Addiction. Year/Pages: 2008: 32 p.; ill.
Price:
$4.25
Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency Description: Spanish edition of: Renovate Right. Sold only in packages of 10 copies. Year/Pages: 2008: 17 p.
Price:
$20.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., US Citizenship and Immigration Services Description: Discs include two films. “A Promise of Freedom” is a 12 minute film based on the National Constitution Center's “Freedom Rising.” It focuses on the history and founding of our nation and the important rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship. The discussion booklet outlines concepts from that film. “Becoming a U.S. Citizen” is a 10 minute Flash presentation designed for immigrants who are new to the United States. It provides an overview of the naturalization process, including where to find immigration information and the general requirements for U.S. citizenship. Year/Pages: 2007: 2 discs and paper booklet.
Price:
$21.00
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., Citizenship and Immigration Services Description: Contains a comprehensive collection of official U.S. government publications designed to help new permanent residents prepare for the naturalization process. Includes: Welcome to the United States; Bienvenidos a los Estados Unidos; Civics Flash Cards; Learn About the United States, Quick Civics Lessons; the Citizen's Almanac; the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution pocket edition; A Promise of Freedom, Introduction to U.S. History... (2 disc set); and Library Services for Immigrants. Most of these titles are also available separately under other stock numbers. Sold as a set only under this stock number. Year/Pages: 2007: Kit. Price: $52.50
Publisher: Homeland Security Dept., Coast Guard Description: Spanish version of: Coast Guard Incident Management Handbook. Assists Coast Guard personnel in response to oil spills, search and rescue operations and other emergency situations. Year/Pages: 2006: 368 p.
Price:
$22.00
Publisher: Environmental Protection Agency Description: Spanish edition of: Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home. Prepared for owners, buyers, and renters of homes. Discusses how to recognize and prevent lead hazards, especially from painted surfaces and from water. Includes telephone numbers, web addresses, and postal addresses of regional offices to contact for more information. Sold in packages of 50 copies only. Year/Pages: 2003: 13 p.; ill.
Price:
$55.50
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