Ancona, George

Photographs and text provide a brief introduction to the history of Mexico, discussing its discovery, conquest, early government, and wars.

A description accompanied by full-color photographs of several festivals celebrated by Mexican Americans in the United States: the Day of the Dead, the processions of Las Posadas, New Year's Day and the dance of Los Matachines, and Three Kings' Day.

Text and photographs depict four major aquariums, describing how they are able to recreate various aquatic environments for many species of life.

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

Text and photographs present the traditions and rituals of the annual celebration of Carnaval as experienced in the small Brazilian city of Olinda.

Describes, in text and photographs, the duties and day-to-day activities of John Cronin who works as the riverkeeper of the Hudson River.

Explains the important role food plays in the Mexican culture, describes the most popular Mexican dishes, and profiles the different foods used in the country.

During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead.

Follows the journey of a banana from Honduras where it is grown to North America where it is eventually consumed.

Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes pi?atas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.