Ancona, George

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Mi casa =

My house
2004
Araceli tells about her life in Oregon, and introduces the members of her family which include three sisters, a brother, and her parents who worked hard to realize their dream of moving from Mexico to the U.S. and buying a ranch. Presented in English and Spanish.

And what do you do?

a book about people and their work
1976
Briefly introduces the work of twenty-one people involved in careers that do not require a college degree, such as arborist, barber, farmer, mechanic, and watch repairman.

Mis juegos =

My games
2005
Contains an introduction to the different games and sports children play in the United States and Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on basketball, kick the can, Loteria, jump rope, and more. Presented in Spanish and English.

Mis comidas =

My foods
2005
Contains an introduction to the different foods of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on how they are prepared and when they are eaten, including biscuits, tacos, breads, and more. Presented in English and Spanish.

Mi m?usica =

My music
2005
Contains an introduction to the music of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on its instruments, sounds, and musical traditions, including mariachis, flamenco, salsa, and more. Presented in English and Spanish.

Mis abuelos =

my grandparents
2005
Follows the activities of Sebastian and his Columbian family as he goes to school and plays sports, shops and plays chess with his grandfather, and does other things with other friends and family members after their move to the U.S.

Mi escuela =

My school
2004
Christopher, whose parents are from El Salvador and Guatemala, speaks Spanish at home and English at school.

Mis fiestas =

My celebrations
2005
Contains an introduction to the different festivals and celebrations of Latin America, in simple text with illustrations, providing information on Three Kings Day, Day of the Dead, Independence Day, and Christmas, describing each tradition. Presented in English and Spanish.

The pinata maker =

El pinatero
1994
Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes pinatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

Charro

1999
Text and photographs present the traditions and the annual celebration of the charro, the Mexican cowboy.

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