Examines the Mexican-American War, discussing American expansion, the fall of Mexico City, the conclusion of the war, the peace treaty, and the legacy of a "dirty" war.
Carmen T. Bernier-Grand’s inspiring free verse and David Diaz’s vivid paintings capture the defining moments and emotions of Rivera’s tumultuous life, including his stormy relationship with artist Frida Kahlo and his passion for his art. Rivera’s energy, physique, love for women, and work were all “bigger than life”. A biography, chronology, glossary, sources, notes, and famous quotations are included.
“Wearing the white huipil with the lavender tassel, hiding my amputated leg in red-leather boots, I wheel the wheelchair to the Blue House studio that Diego so lovingly built for me. I dip the brush in blood-red paint and, embracing life with all its light, I print on a watermelon cut open—like I am— ¡Viva la vida!— a hymn to nature and life.” Frida Kahlo, a native of Mexico, is described here in biographical poems accompanied by her own artwork. Both text and images reveal the anguish and jo...
Introduces the geography, industry, natural resources, and people of Mexico.
Aztec Mythology (Mythology and Culture Worldwide)
by Don Nardo
This new title in the Mythology and Culture Worldwide series discusses the origins of Aztec myths and how some of these myths have been manipulated over time. The book details the major gods found within the mythology along with some of the most memorable; This new series is designed to help young readers understand the origins, cultural importance and impact of world mythologies; each title focuses on one cultural or national mythology and explains how those stories reflect the culture that cre...
The Mexican Revolution, the deadliest social upheaval in Latin American history, erupted in 1910 when political reformers, peasants, and exploited workers overthrew Mexico's longtime dictator, Porfirio Díaz. Although it took just six months for the rebels to defeat Díaz, the revolution would grind on for almost another decade, as a succession of political and military leaders—many of them more interested in securing power for themselves than in helping Mexico's downtrodden masses—vied for contro...
Team Up: Frida Kahlo & Diego Rivera
by Francesca Ferretti de Blonay
Mexico, the 1920s. The revolution is over and the country is rebuilding itself bit by bit, with two painters helping this revival through art. Diego Rivera, an established artist known for his murals, meets Frida Kahlo, a rising star in the art world and it is love at first sight. Their relationship is one of the greatest but most turbulent love affairs in art history. They painted each other, worked together and inspired each other for 25 years, and are probably the most legendary artistic cou...
Mexico (Economically Developing Countries, #11)
Mexico (Countries of the World) (Country Fact Files, #16)
by Edward Parker
Discusses the geography, climate, population, daily life, industry, and the future of Mexico, the third largest country in Latin America.
Medicina Prehispanica de Mexico
by Viesca Trevino and Carlos Viesca Treviino
Describes various games and sports played in Mexico, including soccer, boxing, and bullfighting.
Founded by Spanish conquistadors on the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the ancient capital of the Aztec empire, Mexico City is the capital of Mexico, the second-largest city in the world, and one of the most polluted. Its rapid growth has been largely unplanned, leading to monumental urban challenges. Sprawling shantytowns lack basic services. Water demand has drained underground aquifers, and the city has sunk, resulting in widespread structural damage. Waste disposal is an increasing problem. The divi...
Mexico for Kids: People, Places and Cultures - Children Explore the World Books
by Baby Professor
The Aftermath of the Mexican Revolution (Aftermath of History )
by Susan Provost Beller
Examines the causes, events, and consequences of the Mexican Revolution of 1910-1917.
The Spanish Conquest of Mexico, 2nd Edition (Pivotal Moments in History)
by Sylvia A. Johnson
Mexico (Country Topics, #12) (Country Guides, with Benjamin Blog and His Inquisitive Dog)
by Anita Ganeri and Rachel Wright
This is one of a series of books that look at different countries in an activity-based way. Each book includes the geographical, historical and social aspects of everyday life in the country, looking at the different regions, trade, agriculture, school and home life. Interspersed are step-by-step guides to different activities - models to make, recipes to try, games to play and songs to sing, all designed to help the reader learn about the country and its language.