mexico

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mexico

The crafts and culture of the Aztecs

2002
Describes easy-to-make crafts that replicate the arts of the ancient Aztecs. Includes historical information, a time line, a glossary, and resources.

Hern?n Cort?s

2002
Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life of explorer Hern?n Cort?s.

Medio Pollito (half-chick)

a Mexican folktale
2012
Medio Pollito is born with only one eye, one wing, and one foot, and his eleven fellow hatchlings are happy to take care of him, but when he sets out on his own looking for fun he gets in trouble and learns the value of helping others.

Diego Rivera

1995
Biography of Diego Rivera, an artist and muralist whose commitment to communism often led to controversy that overshadowed his work.

Frida Kahlo

2003
Examines the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo, discussing some of the many difficulties she endured throughout her life, including polio, a near-fatal bus accident, and her tempestuous marriage to fellow artist Diego Rivera.

Paco and the giant chile plant

2008
Paco, sent to sell the family cow to get money for food, trades it instead for a bag of magic chile seeds and climbs that giant plant to find a big surprise.

Diego Rivera

artist and muralist
2006
Tells the life story of Mexican muralist Diego Rivera, discussing his paintings' social and political significance and his marriage to artist Frida Kahlo.

Diego Rivera

2005
Presents a brief biography of twentieth-century Mexican painter, Diego Rivera, and describes his life and artworks that represented his political views and the many different races of people who lived in Mexico.

America's ancient cities

1988
Examines ancient cities in the Americas, revealing how settlements evolved and how urban centers grew and functioned.

Christmas in Mexico

1996
Describes the celebration of Christmas in Mexico and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.

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