puebla, battle of, puebla de zaragoza, mexico, 1862

An introduction to the history of Cinco de Mayo.

Presents an illustrated discussion of the Cinco de Mayo celebration, covering its origins, the food, music, and costumes associated with the holiday, and other Mexican traditions associated with it, and includes instructions for making tacos and dancing the jaribe tapatio.

Simple text and photographs provide an introduction to Cinco de Mayo.

A young Mexican American girl from California learns about the history of Cinco de Mayo and her culture's traditions for celebrating the holiday.

Presents information on the holiday Cinco De Mayo, and includes a description of its history, how Mexico won its independence from the French and the Spanish, and how it is celebrated. Includes glossary.

Presents an illustrated discussion of the Cinco de Mayo celebration, covering its origins, the food, music, and costumes associated with the holiday, and other Mexican traditions associated with it, and includes instructions for making tacos and dancing the jaribe tapatio.

Full-color illustrations and music help readers discover Cinco de Mayo.

Explains the origins of Cinco de Mayo, how it is celebrated, and where it is celebrated.

Describes the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), also celebrated in the United States, that commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.