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Books : Children's Books : History & Historical Fiction : Mexico
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Full-color photos. Unravel the remarkable mysteries of the ancient peoples who built great palaces and pyramids, and developed an accurate calendar and a knowledge of astronomy without the benefit of telescopes or written language.
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Uses the discovery of the temple in Mexico City, what was the Aztec city of Tenochtitlan, to introduce the story of the Spanish conquest of Moctezuma and his empire in the sixteenth century.
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"This sensitive treatment of La Noche Triste, or The Sad Night, the last battle the Aztecs won against the Spaniards, is a highly effective melding of graceful, lucid text and stylized art. Designed to resemble Aztec codices, the illustrations appear in double-page strips above the bordered text. Beginning with the Aztec migration to Tenochtitlán (now Mexico City), the history of this people is traced through their final conquest by Cortés's forces. . . . This title has the distinction of combining myth with historical fact in a particularly successful manner. An engaging introduction to Mexican history."—School Library Journal
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The book is meant for ages 9 to 12 years. Kids experience firsthand the customs, traditions, and cultures of Mexico as they carve an ancient Olmec head, sing in a Mariachi band, build an Aztec step pyramid; concoct Day of the Dead sugar skulls (then eat them!), construct a topo map alive with mountains, valleys, and volcanoes; whip up an authentic meal of home-made tortillas, salsa verde, and Mexican hot chocolate; Ask important questions about poverty, pollution, feeling safe, education, and rural versus urban lifestyles; Discover how art served the needs of ancient peoples, and see how the past collides with the present every day in Mexico; Meet Aztec ruler Moctezuma II, mural artist Diego Rivera, political leader Benito Juarez, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla - the 'father' of Mexican independence, and Spanish colonialist Hernando Cortes.
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The explorer who discovered his own humanity.
In 1528, the conquistador Alvar Nunez Cabeza de Vaca escaped a hostile reception in Florida only to be shipwrecked off the coast of Texas. For the next eight years, he lived among the native tribes of the Southwest while he journeyed towards the safety of the Spanish settlements in Mexico. He and three companions survived starvation, sickness and slavery thanks to the generosity of native peoples along the way.
When Cabeza de Vaca finally reached the Spanish, he was a changed man and led the struggle against the feudal-like exploitation of the New World populations. Stuart Waldman tells the fascinating story of two journeys: one covering 2,500 miles through unexplored territory, the other the transformation of a man's heart.
Excerpts from Cabeza de Vaca's journals make the reader's immersion into this mystifying world complete. The gatefold map allows the reader to follow the journey while reading.
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*"Freedman sets the record straight."—Publishers Weekly, starred review
Vaqueros, from vaca, the Spanish word for cow, were Native Americans conscripted by wealthy Spaniards to herd cattle on the Mexican plains. Often barefoot and wearing whatever clothes they had, the vaqueros became spectacular riders and masters of the art of cow herding. Three hundred years later, they taught the settlers to the American West how to round up cattle, bring down a steer, and break a wild bronco. Cowboys picked up their clothing, saddles, and lingo from the vaqueros. But it is the cowboy whose fabled reputation we remember, while the vaquero has all but disappeared from history.
*"Freedman tells the story with depth, clarity, and a vigor that conveys the thrilling excitement of the work and the macho swagger of the culture."—Booklist, starred review
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Mexico ABCs Book
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A humorous and gory look at the ancient Aztec tradition of sacrificing enemy warriors to the gods.
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Many pre-Columbian civilizations of today’s Latin America were very advanced for their times. You will read about their progress in agriculture, their research and understanding of medicinal plants, architecture, and astronomy, their intricate writing systems, and their prodigious literary and artistic productions. The text is easy to read and poetic. The illustrations are thoroughly researched and masterfully done by renowned Mexican illustrator Felipe Dávalos.
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Describes the daily life of the Aztecs, discussing life in the city, life in the country, education, food and drink, and other aspects.
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Discusses the Aztec Indians, their history, religion, language, customs, and final days.
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This title is intended for ages 7 to 10 years. Mexico is the southern neighbour of the United States. It is a country with a rich history and culture, a warm climate, diverse landscapes, and a variety of wildlife. From Mayan pyramids to busy cities to happy fiestas, "Spotlight on Mexico" offers a joyful experience to young readers. The book also includes recipes of some favourite Mexican foods that children will love to make!
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Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Mexico.
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Describes the history, language, social classes, customs, culture, religion, and warfare of the ancient Central American civilization of the Mayas.
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The liberation of Haiti under Toussaint L'Ouverture, a freed slave who became general of the slave army, which rose against the French in 1791, is told in exciting, factual narrative and enhanced by bold, full-color paintings.
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Explores the ruins of the ancient metropolis and ceremonial complex of Teotihuacan in the valley of Mexico and explains what life was like for the people who lived there.
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What is an ajaw? How were the Maya ruled? Why did the Maya civilization disappear? The Maya answers these questions and more. The books in the History Opens Windows series help you discover what life was like in ancient civilizations and other historic times. Learn what the Maya wore, what they ate, how they traveled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.
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The Legend of Lord Eight Deer is a retelling of the great epic saga of the Mixtec people of Mexico recorded in pictographs painted on deer-hide codices more than 500 years ago. The legend begins with the mysterious murder of three princes and unfolds as Lord Eight Deer embarks on a quest to rule his kingdom that takes him to the gates of the Sun God himself. It is a story of breathtaking beauty-a story of gods and kings, heroes and princesses, thieves and holy men, and the betrayal of love. John Pohl's vivid retelling and dazzling illustrations brings to life the last great flowering of Mesoamerican civilization. "The Story Behind the Story," an illustrated section immediately following the retelling, offers a dynamic look at the history, religion, warfare, and daily life of the Mixtec people, the ancient codices, and the legacy of the tale today.