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Just a Minute! A Trickster Tale and Counting Book

Just a Minute! A Trickster Tale and Counting Book


by Yuyi Morales

  • LITERATURE
  • 2003
  • HARD COVER
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

What's a grandma supposed to do when a skeleton (death!) comes knocking on the door? Find out in this richly illustrated, entertaining introduction to Mexican culture and tradition. (MEX255, $15.99)

Just In Case, A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book

Just In Case, A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book


by Yuyi Morales

  • LITERATURE
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 40 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

With Grandma Beetle's birthday approaching, Senor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations, decides to do something extra special and get her a gift for each letter of the alphabet, including an accordion (una acordeon) and some funny tickles (cosquillas) in this ALA Notable Book, the sequel to Morales award-winning Just a Minute. (MEX254, $17.95)

Soccer World: Mexico, Explore the World Through Soccer

Soccer World: Mexico, Explore the World Through Soccer


by Ethan Zohn | David Rosenberg

  • SPORT
  • 2010
  • HARD COVER
  • 48 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

Zohn is on another adventure in the Soccer World series, this time in Mexico touring Mexico City and the ruins of ancient civilizations. (MEX280, $14.95)

Too Many Tamales


by Gary Soto

  • LITERATURE
  • 1996
  • PAPER
  • 32 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

South American Christmas traditions are deftly portrayed in Soto's warm and amusing tale of young Maria and her family during the holidays. (MEX190, $7.99)

Usborne Flashcard Spanish

Usborne Flashcard Spanish


by Jo Litchfield

  • LANGUAGE & PHRASEBOOKS
  • 2004
  • FLEXI-BOUND
  • 50 PAGES
  • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)

A standard playing card-size deck of 50 nicely illustrated flashcards geared for younger children. Each card features a colorful illustration with the Spanish word on the reverse. (GEN203, $8.99)

Ancient Aztec & Mayan Civilizations, Cultural Atlas For Young People


by Marion Wood

  • HISTORY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 96 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A fact-filled look at the history, geography and society of two of the major cultures of pre-Columbian Central America. (CAM125, $35.00)

Eagle and the Rainbow, Timeless Tales from Mexico


by Antonio Hernandez Madrigal

  • LITERATURE
  • 2010
  • PAPER
  • 64 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

Superbly illustrated by Caldecott award-winning Tomie dePaola (best known for his "Strega Nona" character), this collection of folktales from all over Mexico by a Michoacan native will delight the entire family. (MEX265, $8.95)

In the Days of the Vaqueros, America's First True Cowboys


by Russell Freedman

  • HISTORY
  • 2001
  • HARD COVER
  • 80 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A social history and celebration of the Spanish cowboys of the New World, illustrated with archival images and geared for middle schoolers. (CAM94, $18.00)

Mexico


by Ali Brownlie Bojang

  • CULTURAL PORTRAIT
  • 2011
  • PAPER
  • 48 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

One in the illustrated and informative Countries Around the World series, geared for ages 8-11. (MEX291, $8.99)

The Corn Grows Ripe

The Corn Grows Ripe


by Dorothy Rhoads | Jean Charlot

  • LITERATURE
  • 1993
  • PAPER
  • 88 PAGES
  • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)

A coming-of-age tale set in modern-day Yucatan that draws on Mayan lore and tradition. Tigre, a 12-year-old boy, must sow and harvest the crops to support his family and appease the gods after his father is injured. (MYA35, $5.99)

Esperenza Rising


by Pam Munoz Ryan

  • LITERATURE
  • 2002
  • PAPER
  • 272 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

An engaging coming-of-age tale infused with history. When her father dies, 14-year-old Esperanza must abandon her privileged life on a Mexican ranch for the grim reality of 1930s agricultural labor camps in California. (USW426, $6.99)

Heart and Salsa

Heart and Salsa


by Suzanne Nelson

  • LITERATURE
  • 2006
  • PAPER
  • 224 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

In the sixth book in the Students Across the Seven Seas series, Cat is volunteering in Mexico and having a blast on her own. (MEX170, $6.99)

The Tree is Older Than You Are, A Bilingual Gathering of Poems and Stories from Mexico with Paintings by Mexican Artists

The Tree is Older Than You Are, A Bilingual Gathering of Poems and Stories from Mexico with Paintings by Mexican Artists


by Naomi Shihab Nye

  • ANTHOLOGY
  • 1998
  • PAPER
  • 112 PAGES
  • YOUNG ADULTS

The anthology features Mexico's most famous literary figures, including Octavio Paz and Rosario Castellanos. It's an excellent introduction to Mexican culture and creativity for kids ages 10 and up. (MEX90, $15.99)

Ancient Aztec, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Mexico's Past


by Tim Cooke

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2007
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Journey to the center of this elevated ancient civilization, to a huge oval basin 7,500 feet above sea level, in the Valley of Mexico. (MEX253, $17.95)

Ancient Maya, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past


by Nathaniel Harris

  • ARCHAEOLOGY
  • 2008
  • HARD COVER
  • 64 PAGES
  • FAMILY

This captivating, illustrated overview of the Maya and their discovery for ages 10 and up features hundreds of color photographs, maps, glossary and interviews. It's an excellent overview of archaeology for the whole family. (MYA64, $17.95)

Popol Vuh

Popol Vuh


by Victor Montejo | Luis Garay

  • RELIGION
  • 2009
  • PAPER
  • 85 PAGES
  • FAMILY

Children will thrill to the tale of the fateful ball game between the underworld gods and the Hero Twins (and parents will appreciate the commentary on the conquering Spaniards) in this marvelous retelling of the sacred Maya text. (MYA28, $12.95)

 

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