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MEXICO
For Kids
Just a Minute! A Trickster Tale and Counting Book
• Yuyi Morales
LITERATURE •
2003 •
HARD COVER
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
In this clever version of a traditional tale for ages 4-8, Senor Calavera arrives at Grandma Beetle's door, ready to take her to the next life, but after helping her count, in English and Spanish, as she continues her birthday preparations, he changes his mind.
(MEX255, $15.99) |
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Just In Case, A Trickster Tale and Spanish Alphabet Book
• Yuyi Morales
LITERATURE •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 40 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
In this companion to her award-winning "Just a Minute," Morales brings back Senor Calvera, the skeleton from Day of the Dead celebrations. This stunning picture book functions both as a Spanish alphabet book and an engaging story about finding a birthday gift for Grandma Beetle. An ALA Notable Book.
(MEX254, $17.95) |
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Soccer World: Mexico, Explore the World Through Soccer
• Ethan Zohn
• David Rosenberg
SPORT •
2010 •
HARD COVER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Following professional soccer player Ethan Zohn on another global adventure, this entertaining and educational handbook explores the cultures and customs of Mexico. From a walking tour of Mexico City and visits to the ruins of the country's ancient civilizations to a once-in-a-lifetime butterfly migration sanctuary and colorful Lucha Libre wrestling, this investigation explores the real Mexico, avoiding the commonplace tourist traps and border towns. Activities presented in each chapter include learning Spanish, science and math projects based on Mayan cultures, creative writing and art exercises inspired by Mexican folk art and celebrations and even simple traditional recipes. Staying true to its series, this installation provides the opportunity to research a charitable project in Mexico and make a difference in this wonderful country. Ethan Zohn is a professional soccer player, a philanthropist and a lecturer. He was the season winner on Survivor: Africa. He is a cofounder of the African AIDS/HIV project Grassroot Soccer, and he has hosted the environmental travel series Earthtripping. David Rosenberg is an award-winning television and book author. He has written for the shows Rocket Power, Rugrats and The Wild Thornberrys, and he has developed animated children's programming for Walt Disney and Klasky Csupo. For ages 5-7.
(MEX280, $14.95) |
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Too Many Tamales
• 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) |
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Usborne Flashcard Spanish
• 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. Vocabulary includes numbers, colors, food, animals, and other basic vocabulary that will appeal to young children.
(GEN203, $8.99) |
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Ancient Aztec & Mayan Civilizations, Cultural Atlas For Young People
• 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) |
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Eagle and the Rainbow, Timeless Tales from Mexico
• 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. Includes a glossary of terms.
(MEX265, $8.95) |
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In the Days of the Vaqueros, America's First True Cowboys
• Russell Freedman
HISTORY •
2001 •
HARD COVER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Freedman relates the history of the vaqueros, the ranch hands of the Spanish New World who originated the herding techniques later made famous by North American cowboys. The story begins in Hispaniola in 1494 and really picks up steam in Mexico in the 16th century, the age of the barefoot cowboy. It's a social history and celebration of a bygone era, illustrated with archival images and geared for middle schoolers.
(CAM94, $18.00) |
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Mexico
• 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) |
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The Corn Grows Ripe
• 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. It's a chapter book with a glossary and beautiful black-and-white drawings by Jean Charlot. A Newbery Honor Book.
(MYA35, $5.99) |
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Esperenza Rising
• 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. Set during the Great Depression, the book weaves together Mexican culture and immigrant life. Munoz loosely based her story on the experiences of her grandmother.
(USW426, $6.99) |
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Heart and Salsa
• Suzanne Nelson
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 224 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
In the sixth book in the S.A.S.S. (Students Across the Seven Seas) series, Cat Wilcox goes to Mexico to volunteer with her best friend Sabrina -- then Sabrina ditches Cat for a boy. But Cat discovers the enchantment of Mexico, and between hiking in the rain forest, working and diving off waterfalls, she has a little romance of her own.
(MEX170, $6.99) |
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The Tree is Older Than You Are, A Bilingual Gathering of Poems and Stories from Mexico with Paintings by Mexican Artists
• Naomi Shihab Nye
ANTHOLOGY •
1998 •
PAPER
• 112 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
A bilingual collection of poems with English and Spanish presented on facing pages. 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 (and adults wanting to learn some Spanish).
(MEX90, $15.99) |
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Ancient Aztec, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of Mexico's Past
• Tim Cooke
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
Archaeology reveals the rich history and complex culture of the Aztecs. 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. Study National Geographic maps and behold the vast range of this intriguing empire. Learn how modern archaeological methods and computer technology have helped to piece together patterns of conquest and colonization. Watch over the shoulders of archaeologists as they unearth clues about the history of the Aztec.
(MEX253, $17.95) |
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Ancient Maya, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of the Maya's Past
• Nathaniel Harris
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2008 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
As Europe endured its Dark Ages, the Maya mapped the heavens and mastered mathematics. They constructed vast cities in jungle landscapes, leaving legacies in stone at places like Palenque and Uxmal. In overgrown sites, archaeologists now piece together this civilization with the aid of satellite technology. Modern-day experts provide windows into the Mayan world by interpreting ancient messages, inscribed for future generations.
(MYA64, $17.95) |
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Popol Vuh
• Victor Montejo
• Luis Garay
RELIGION •
2009 •
PAPER
• 85 PAGES
• FAMILY
A wonderful re-telling of this Maya sacred text, sensitively illustrated. Children will thrill to the tale of the fateful ball game between the underworld gods and the Hero Twins, and parents will appreciate the inclusion of some commentary on Spanish imperialism. Translated from the Spanish.
(MYA28, $12.95) |
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