mexico

Presents more than a hundred Hispanic and Native American legends and folk stories from twenty countries, grouped by theme.

"The story of Harrison William Shepherd, a man caught between two worlds -- Mexico and the United States in the 1930s, '40s, and '50s -- and whose search for identity takes readers to the heart of the twentieth century's most tumultuous events"--Provided by publisher.

Discusses the religious beliefs and legends of the Mexican and Central American Indians in pre-Hispanic times.

A detailed account of the often turbulent life and career of Mexico's most famous woman artist.

Explores the ancient civilizations of the Americas, focusing on the history and culture of the Maya and Aztec civilizations and their influence on the development of the New World.

Explore urban and rural daily life in households in Mexico through a child's point of view. Spend a day with two families and learn about Mexican food, clothing, housing styles, religion and education, customs and social life.

A collection of nine folktales involving trickery, including "The Jester Who Fooled a King" from Poland, "Pedro Animala and the Carrao Bird" from Puerto Rico, and "The Tortoise and the Hare" from Ghana.

An anthology of seven folk tales describing challenging situations and glorious triumphs.

Examines the life of Nezahualc?yotl, who ruled the Mexican kingdom of Tezcoco in the fifteenth century, his struggle to claim the throne, and his cultural achievements. Includes selections from his poetry.

Retells the story of the challenge between Quetzalc?atl and Tlaloc that settled the question of who was the mightiest of the gods.