mexico

Introduces new readers to the art of ancient Mexico, explaining the methods and materials used to create different works of art and exploring the artists' inspirations and daily lives.

As his family gets ready for the special celebration of his sister's fifteenth birthday, Juanito is afraid that no one will remember his birthday.

"These books provide a historical overview of the development of different types of art and artistic movements; explore the roots and influences of the genre; discuss the pioneers of the art and consider the changes the genre has undergone"--.

Examines Aztec history, everyday life, deities, calendars, ceremonies, the making of chocolate, battle tactics, artisans, kings, priests, and farmers.

Fourteen-year-old Clara Luna spends the summer with her grandparents in the tiny, remote village of Yucuyoo, Mexico, learning about her grandmother's life as a healer, her father's decision to leave home for the United States, and her own place in the world.

Examines Mayan and Aztec arts and crafts and provides step-by-step instructions for recreating some of the traditional pieces.

Presents a variety of facts about the Aztecs, including Aztec beliefs, lifestyle, family life, farming system, and government.

Spoiled eighteen-year-old Kim Hartlinger travels on a mission trip to a remote Mexican village, where she is disappointed with her rural living arrangements, but learns to touch the villagers' hearts with the Gospel.

Twelve-year-old Miguel Del Monte, a boy who herds wild broncos with his uncle between northern Mexico and Los Angeles during the Mexican Revolution, encounters various hardships and dangers while meeting a diverse array of people.