Examines the life and work of the Mexican artist who decided that his great purpose in life was to bring art to the masses through the medium of murals.
Examines the life of the seventeenth-century Mexican poet who won a place at the court of the Viceroy of New Spain before deciding to renounce all worldly possessions and become a nun.
A biography of the Mexican priest who led his Indian followers to revolt against the Spaniards and became known as "The Father of Mexican Independence.".
Provides information about the Aztec warriors, discussing when and where they fought, how they were trained, their weapons and gear, and their decline.
Presents various aspects of life in Mexico through interviews with twenty-six people representing different age groups, occupations, and regions. Also includes a section of brief facts about the country and a glossary.
Twelve-year-old Rosa's excitement over going to the city with her father turns to despair when she realizes he has been forced to sell her into service as a maid, and her life continues on a downward spiral when she becomes pregnant by her abusive master and is thrown out into the streets to live or die as the gods may choose.
Retells an assortment of animal myths and folktales from five indigenous peoples of Mexico. Also provides facts about each culture's history and influence on Mexican society. Includes glossaries of terms used in each story.
