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Biography of Selena, a rising singing star in the field of Tejano music who died after being shot by Yolanda Saldivar, the head of Selena's fan club and manager of the performer's fashion boutiques.

Describes the sacred city of the Mayan Indians in Yucatan.

Catalog of the exhibition on tour from the Peabody Museum at Harvard University.

"... 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.

"Relevant images match informative text in this introduction to Day of the Dead. Intended for students in kindergarten through third grade"--Provided by publisher.

Provides access to a wide diversity of opinions about, Mexico, also stimulating readers to do further research for group discussion and individual interest. Selections by experts, policy makers, and concerned citizens include complete articles and speeches, long book excerpts, and occasional cartoons and boxed quotations.

Contains sixteen well-known legends drawn from approximately 1,500 years of Mexican history and mythology, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

An illustrated biography of Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Presented in Spanish.

Contains sixteen well-known legends drawn from approximately 1,500 years of Mexican history and mythology, presented in English with the Spanish translation on facing pages, and includes a bilingual vocabulary list.

Examines the history, work, family life, and culture of the Aztecs.