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La princesa y el guerrero

una leyenda de dos volcanes
"Galardonado creador Duncan Tonatiuh da vida a una querida leyenda mexicana Mencion de Honor del Premio Pura Belpre al Ilustrador y un Libro Infantil Notable de ALA/ALSC! "A palette of earthy, evocative colors . . . A genuine triumph." -Kirkus Reviews (Starred Review) "Use this Aztec legend to inspire readers while teaching a bit about dramatic irony." -School Library Journal Itza era la princesa mas hermosa de la tierra, y muchos pretendientes viajaban de todas partes para cortejarla. Aun siendo la hija del emperador, Itza no queria casarse con un hombre de poder y riqueza. En cambio, se enamoro de Popoca, un valiente guerrero que peleaba en el ejercito de su padre, quien no le ofrecio riquezas, sino la promesa de quedarse a su lado para siempre. El emperador no queria que su hija se casara con un simple guerrero, aunque reconocia la valentia de Popoca. Por lo que le ofrecio un trato: si el guerrero lograba derrotar a su enemigo, Garra de Jaguar, entonces el emperador les permitiria casarse a Itza y a Popoca. Pero Garra de Jaguar tenia un plan para frustrar al guerrero. Estara todo perdido? Hoy existen dos majestuosos volcanes, Popocatepetl e Iztaccihuatl, que pueden verse desde la Ciudad de Mexico. Ellos han sido admirados y venerados por muchas generaciones, dando origen a varias historias y mitos acerca de su creacion. En La princesa y el guerrero, el premiado autor e ilustrador Duncan Tonatiuh nos relata una de las leyendas mas queridas de Mexico. La integracion de palabras en nahuatl (definidas con una guia de pronunciacion en el glosario) en la narracion brinda una gran oportunidad para presentar y explorar otra faceta de la antigua cultura azteca. "--Provided by publisher.

A drop of venom

2024
"The legend of Medusa is retold as an empowering feminist tale in an Indian-mythology-inspired world"--Provided by publisher.
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Fevered star

"The great city of Tova is shattered. The sun is held within the smothering grip of the Crow God's eclipse, but a comet that marks the death of a ruler and heralds the rise of a new order is imminent. As sea captain Xiala is swept up in the chaos and currents of change, she finds an unexpected ally in the former Priest of Knives. For the Clan Matriarchs of Tova, tense alliances form as far-flung enemies gather and the war in the heavens is reflected upon the earth. And for Serapio and Naranpa, both now living avatars, the struggle for free will and personhood in the face of destiny rages. How will Serapio stay human when he is steeped in prophecy and surrounded by those who desire only his power? Is there a future for Naranpa in a transformed Tova without her total destruction?"--Provided by publisher.

Raven and the sun

echoing our ancestors
2007
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Tales from silver lands

"Atmospheric woodcuts illustrate this . . . collection of 19 South American folktales. Fables of talking animals, witches, giants, and ordinary people in supernatural settings provide insights into regional values and culture"--Provided by publisher.

Historias y leyendas indigenas americanas

2020
American Indians have always told stories filled with characters, creatures, and legends that have fascinated people around the world. This book mixes dramatic retellings and nonfiction information to give a full picture of American Indian stories, exploring the gods, goddesses, heroes, villains, tricksters, and quests that make American Indian stories and legends so compelling. Fully translated Spanish text.
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Native land

sagas of the Indian Americas
Explores the major Indian civilizations that flourished in North, Central, and South America before the arrival of the Europeans.
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The princess and the warrior

a tale of two volcanoes
"... author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's ... 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, Iztafell 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 was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--Provided by publisher.
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Understanding Native American myths

Discusses the mythology of Native Americans by looking at how they describe the times they were created and how they influenced the Native American religions.
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