A Student's Guide to Mexican American Genealogy (Oryx American Family Tree Series) [Hardcover]

George Ryskamp (Author), Peggy Ryskamp (Author)

Book Description

Series: Oryx American Family Tree Series | Publication Date: September 11, 1996

This series of student research tools explains the process of genealogical research while creating opportunities to practice and integrate social studies skills. It aims to promote better student understanding of solid research techniques and enhances the American curriculum. The series supplements the thematic strands in the New Curriculum standards for social studies in American schools, such as: culture, time, continuity, and change; individual development and identity; power, authority, and governance; people, places, and environment; individuals, groups, and institutions; global connections. The series also aims to provide students with the opportunity to practice the historian's craft as they learn how to: collect data; use the latest electronic research tools; obtain and evaluate documents and sources; conduct and record eyewitness acounts of historical events in family life. Each volume also explains to students the "whys" and "hows" of tracing their roots if they are adopted or come from non-tradtional families.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 6 Up. In addition to acting as a young person's introduction to genealogy, this text also serves as a good general source for the study of Mexican-American history. In fact, the first third of the book is devoted to developing readers' pride in their heritage. (The authors assume that all readers will be Mexican Americans.) One strength is the authors' discussion of the genealogy of nontraditional and adoptive families. The lengthy lists for further reading that appear at the end of each chapter are also beneficial; however, nearly all of the titles are adult publications. Lila Perl's The Great Ancestor Hunt (Clarion, 1990) is a better overall introduction to the subject, but it does not specifically address Mexican-American genealogy.?Denise E. Agosto, Midland County Public Library, TX
Copyright 1997 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About the Author

George R. Ryskamp has researched Hispanic family history for 25 years. A member of the Association of Professional Genealogists, he is also the author of Tracing Your Hispanic Heritage and Finding Your Hispanic Roots. He has traveled numerous times to Spain and Mexico to conduct research. He teaches courses on family history at Brigham Young University.

Peggy Ryskamp has been researching Hispanic family history with her husband for the past fifteen years. They live in Orem, Utah, where they have four children.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Greenwood; annotated edition edition (September 11, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897749812
• ISBN-13: 978-0897749817
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,857,817 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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