As a schoolboy, Felipe Calderon told his teacher that he wanted to be the president of Mexico one day. In 2006, he achieved that goal, but it was in the midst of one of the nation's most turbulent political scandals. Calderon was born into a political family. His father was one of the founders of the National Action Party, or PAN. PAN struggled for years, as the young Calderon witnessed, to gain political momentum against the PRI, the party that dominated the political scene for decades. The hig...
Cinco de Mayo commemorates the May 5, 1862 battle of Puebla, in which Mexican forces, including ordinary citizens, repelled invading French soldiers. It is a day celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans as a cultural event of seminal significance. This basic introduction to Cinco de Mayo explains the history of the holiday and why it continues to resonate. Historical sources and gorgeous illustrations including hand-colored French and Mexican engravings along with full-color photographs of...
El Cinco de Mayo (Cinco de Mayo)
by Linda Lowery Keep, Barbara Knutson, Julia Cisneros Fitzpatrick, and Mercedes P Castaner
Vicente Fox (Major World Leaders S.) (Major World Leaders)
by Sherry Beck Paprocki
- Accounts of the leaders whose ideas and actions have changed the course of history- Examines each person's life in the context of the politics of the time
The History and Activities of the Aztecs (Hands-On Ancient History)
by Lisa Klobuchar
This book is suitable for ages 9 to 14 years. This updated book celebrates Mexico's heroes' past and present and explores the values and the traditions of Mexicans at home, school, and work. A new easy-to-follow timeline has been added to show Mexico's history from the Olmecs to the 21st century.
The History of the Inca Empire - History of the World Children's History Books
Art from the Past Pack of 4
The Aztecs (What Do We Know About...? (Bedrick)) (What Do We Know About, #15)
by Joanna Defrates
Heinemann Our World (Heinemann our world history) (Heinemann our world)
by Rosemary Rees, etc., Hook, and Styles
This starter pack contains a teacher's guide, six pupil books and a poster pack. It part of a series which examines British and world history and meets the requirements of National Curriculum History at Key Stage 2 and Environmental Studies 5-14, covering all the core study units. The topics provide children with the opportunities to learn about important episodes and developments in the past, from Roman to modern times, develop their sense of chronology, and learn about changes in everyday life...
Zesty and Colorful Cuisine (Mexico: Leading the Southern Hemisphere, #16)
by Jan McDaniel
"World Tour" books explore the history and geography behind the most famous aspects of one country, in the form of a holiday scrapbook. A summary of the country's past helps to put the human and physical geography in context. It examines everyday life and controversial issues culminating in a discussion of the future. Each book contains travel/ sightseeing tips, recipes and maps.
马林巴
by 克里斯汀 哈洛特 and 帕特夏 维拉斯科
Ancient Aztec Culture (Spotlight on the Maya, Aztec, and Inca Civilizations)
by Emily Mahoney
Mexico - The People (Revised, Ed. 3) (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)
by Bobbie Kalman