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 Mexican War of Independence (Story of Mexico)
by R Conrad Stein
Examines the history, work, family life, and culture of the Aztecs.
Cortes and the Spanish Conquest (Story of Mexico)
by R Conrad Stein
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...
The Guatemalan Genocide of the Maya People (Bearing Witness: Genocide and Ethnic Cleansing)
by John A. Torres
Leyendas Mexicanas de Antes y Despues de La Conquista / Mexican Legends from Bef (Libros Para Ser Libres)
by Franco Sodja and Carlos Franco Sodja
Mexico (Countries of the World Set 1) (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by A M Buckley
What is a chinampa? How were the Aztecs ruled? Why did the Aztec civilization disappear? The Aztecs 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 Aztecs wore, what they ate, how they travelled from place to place, and find out how we know about them today.
National Geographic Investigates: Ancient Aztec (National Geographic Investigates)
by Tim Cooke
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...
History in Infographics: Mayans (History in Infographics)
by Jon Richards
History in Infographics helps children to visualise facts and statistics using a clever and appealing mix of graphics and numbers. The colourful, high-impact design will appeal to a wide range of children, from visual learners to struggling readers, capturing and then holding their attention. Infographics are a really exciting, different way to learn about core historical topics, and are ideal for fact-hungry children, revision work, and to improve the quality of presentations. History in Inf...
Kjoabiya Ndsoko Tjayao = La Muerte de Pies Ligeros / Edicion Bilinge Mazateco - Espanol (Especiales de a la Orilla del Viento)
by Natalia Toledo
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
Mexico - The Land (Revised, Ed. 3) (Lands, Peoples & Cultures)
by Bobbie Kalman