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Cinco de Mayo is an important Mexican holiday that celebrates the Mexican army defeating the French in the Battle of Puebla. Readers will learn that Mexicans celebrate the day with exciting events like parades, enjoying Mexican cuisine, and spending time with family and friends. Complete with simple text and colorful photographs. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo Kids Junior is an imprint of Abdo Kids, a division...

"Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5 each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find more information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other...

Describes the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, a victory which signaled the end of foreign invasions of North America.

A young Mexican American from California learns about her heritage and celebrates the holiday with her friends, family, and community.

Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Sumario en espaanol: Texto simple y ilustraciones de color presenten el fondo histaorico y la celebraciaon contemporanaea del daia de fiesta de Cinco de Mayo.

Introduces the history, customs, and practices of this holiday commemorating the victory of the Mexican army over the French on May 5, 1862.

This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.