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"Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
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"The Day of the Dead is a celebration honoring those who have left this world. Readers of this volume will understand the meaning behind the holiday as well as the costumes, decorations, food, and other customs associated with it. A recipe for champurrado (Mexican drinking chocolate) and instructions to create a skeleton craft are also provided"--Publisher's website.
3) Mexico
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"The culture of Mexico is colorful and complex, and readers are given a comprehensive look at its most unique elements in this guide to life in America's neighbor to the south. Chapters focused on geography, history, politics, and the economy supplement social studies curriculum topics, and others focused on leisure, arts, and food add plenty of fun along the way. Fact boxes and full-color photographs enhance this exciting reading experience, and...
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"With a great reporter's narrative skill and the storytelling ability of a novelist, acclaimed journalist Sam Quinones weaves together two tales of capitalism catastrophically run amok. The unfettered prescribing of pain medications during the 1990s reached its peak in Purdue Pharma's campaign to market OxyContin, its new, expensive--extremely addictive--miracle painkiller. Meanwhile, a massive influx of black tar heroin--cheap, potent, and originating...
5) Mexico
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An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, government, and people of the very varied country of Mexico.
6) Mexico
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Introduces Mexico, describing its history, geography, cities, plants and animals, resources, and culture.
7) Mexico
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"Warm. Colorful. Lively. Welcome to Mexico! Look inside to learn about the land, cities, food, holidays, and wildlife of this incredible country."--Page [4] of cover.
8) Mexico
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Rosa, a young girl who lives in Mexico, describes the history, geography, food, schools, and cities of the country.
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Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.
"A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautiful painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices...
10) Mexico
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"Engaging images accompany information about Mexico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"-- Provided by publisher.
13) New Mexico
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"From Old West outlaws to stunning Pueblo architecture, there's lots to see and do in New Mexico! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make New Mexico special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning"--Publisher's website.
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Juan Garcia Esquivel was born in Mexico and grew up to the sounds of mariachi bands. He loved music and became a musical explorer. Defying convention, he created music that made people laugh and planted images in their minds. Juan's space-age lounge music popular in the fifties and sixties has found a new generation of listeners.
16) New Mexico
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Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights of New Mexico.
17) Mexico City
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"Vibrant illustrations accompany information about the history of Mexico City. The narrative nonfiction text is intended for students in kindergarten through third grade." Provided by publisher.
18) New Mexico
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Explore New Mexico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in New Mexico. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital...
19) Mexico
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"Simple text and full-color photographs illustrate the land, animals, and people of Mexico"--Provided by publisher.