Portrait of an Artist: Frida Kahlo (Portrait of an Artist)
by Lucy Brownridge
A beautifully told art story for children, looking at Frida Kahlo's life through her masterpieces. Accompanied by stunning original illustrations from the award winning Sandra Dieckmann. ★★★★★ - absolutely stunning ★★★★★ - perfect for budding artists ★★★★★ - A wonderful resource for parents and teachers. ★★★★★ - the perfect amount of girl power Frida Kahlo was a Mexican painter and today is one of the world's favourite artists. As a child, she was badly affected by polio, and later suffe...
Holidays Around the World: Celebrate Cinco de Mayo (Holidays Around The World)
by Carolyn Otto
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo continues National Geographic’s spectacular Holidays Around the World series with this joyous feast of Mexican culture—an annual event in Mexico and an increasingly popular holiday in America as well. Many mistakenly assume that the fifth of May is Mexico’s Independence Day. In fact, the date marks the anniversary of a famous 1862 battle in which the Mexicans defeated the French. Known as the Battle of Puebla, the victory marked a watershed in Mexican pride and unity that...
De niñas, disfraces y un soneto / Of Girls, Disguises, and a Sonnet
by Mario Iván Martínez
"Seguro que has escuchado hablar de sor Juana Inés de la Cruz, pero ¿sabes cómo se convirtió en la Décima Musa? En una hacienda a la falda de los volcanes, Juana Inés vive con su entrañable abuelo, su madre y su querida hermana Josefa, rodeada de libros y siempre acompañada por su perro xoloitzcuintle. Pronto Juana Inés se enamora del maravilloso mundo que se esconde detrás de las letras y, al pie de la pintura virreina, escribe los más hermosos poemas. Descubre cómo fue la niñez de sor Ju...
Pr xima parada: M xico (Next Stop: Mexico) (Spanish Version) (TIME FOR KIDS Nonfiction Readers)
by Ginger McDonnell
Welcome to Mexico! From the various animals to the warm desert, readers are invited to explore all aspects of this beautiful country in this delightful, Spanish-translated nonfiction title. Using informational text in conjunction with vibrant photos, maps, and charts, readers will be engaged from beginning to end!
Jovita Wore Pants: The Story of a Mexican Freedom Fighter
by Aida Salazar
Mexico (Blastoff! Readers: Exploring Countries: Level 5 ) (Exploring Countries)
by Colleen Sexton
"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Mexico"--Provided by publisher.
Practice your numbers in English and Spanish when you count the beautiful dancers, playful musicians, and happy children of Oaxaca as the Guelaguetza parade goes by! Pronounced Gal-a-get-zah, the lively celebration--full of traditional dancing and music--takes place every July deep in the heart of southern Mexico. ONE band leader with a big white balloon! DOS hombres with firecrackers! THREE musicians! FOUR giants! All exquisitely handcrafted by the Mexican folk art masters Guillermina, Josefina...
You can always recognize a painting by Kahlo because she is in nearly all--with her black braided hair and colorful Mexican outfits. A brave woman who was an invalid most of her life, she transformed herself into a living work of art. As famous for her self-portraits and haunting imagery as she was for her marriage to another famous artist, Diego Rivera, this strong and courageous painter was inspired by the ancient culture and history of her beloved homeland, Mexico. Her paintings continue to i...
In this photographic alphabet, Flor de Marí a Cordero introduces young readers to the culture of Mexico. Ranging from food and drink to the lively celebrations during the Festival of the Dead, this book focuses on both city and country life, and is the perfect way to introduce children to this vibrant and beautiful country.
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.
Cinco de Mayo (American Celebrations) (First Step Nonfiction)
by Leia Tait
Discusses the history, significance, and traditions of the Mexican holiday.
Descubrimientos inesperados de una vida exitosa / Unexpected Discoveries of a Su ccessful Life
by Daniel Corral
Las dificultades y los obstáculos no son para que abandonemos el camino, sino para superarlos y crecer. Medallista mundial y exitoso participante en tres Juegos Olímpicos, Daniel Corral es mucho más que las marcas deportivas que ha cosechado. Convencido de que al único a quien tiene que complacer es a sí mismo, el gimnasta bajacaliforniano prefiere enfocarse en sus sueños y en aquello que lo hará feliz, y no en lo que las personas que lo rodean esperan de él. Con más de tres millones de...
Hola, Mexico (Countries of the World (Gareth Stevens))
by Leah Kaminski
Countries of The World: Mexico (Countries of The World)
by Beth Gruber
Join National Geographic's quest to find the heart and soul of Mexico. Journey through a land of incredible biodiversity: from Rio Grande to the Sierre MADRE. Visit Mexico City, the vast metropolis built on an ancient lakebed. Study the country's history of earthquakes and volcanoes and its current struggles to protect animal habitats. Explore Mexico's history as the centre of the Olmec, Maya and Aztec civilizations in Beth Gruber's lively text. Learn how Mexico's borders once extended...
Libro de Honor en los Premios Newbery Entre los mejores libros del 2023, de acuerdo a más de una decena de medios de prensa e instituciones de Estados Unidos. Mexikid es uno de los mejores títulos del año según Booklist, Kirkus, School Library Journal, Publishers Weekly, NPR.org, New York Public Library, Chicago Public Library, The New York Times, entre otros Pedro/Peter Martín es un Mexikid, o un niño que nació en Estados Unidos de padres mexicanos: un niño que no pertenece a ninguno de los d...
¡AHORA ES ESPAÑOL! Con un concepto de color ingenioso, este poético libro ilustrado muestra el ciclo de vida del amado anfibio, el ajolote, en su hábitat natural. NOW IN SPANISH! With a clever color concept, this poetic picture book shares the life cycle of beloved amphibian—the axolotl—in its natural habitat. Un ajolote pudiera parecerlo, pero definitivamente No es un monstruo. Esta curiosa criatura, popularizada por Minecraft, es en realidad una salamandra que nunca perderá sus branquias o a...
Simple text and full-color photographs illustrate the land, animals, and people of Mexico.
Best Book of 2020 New York Times |NPR | New York Post "This hushed suspense tale about thwarted dreams of escape may be her best one yet . . . Its own kind of masterpiece." --Maureen Corrigan, The Washington Post "A new Tana French is always cause for celebration . . . Read it once for the plot; read it again for the beauty and subtlety of French's writing." --Sarah Lyall, The New York Times Cal Hooper thought a fixer-upper in a bucolic Irish village would be the perfect escape. After twenty-...