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Illustrations and simple text provide a brief introduction to the life and experiences of explorer Hernan Cortes.

Provides information about Day of the Dead, a holiday on which Mexican families remember people who have died, discussing the origins, symbols, and traditions associated with the annual celebration.

Examines the diversity of life in modern Mexico, its peoples and complex cultural heritage, and how past and present combine in a blend of cultures.

This book is a collection of articles in which authors debate the impact of criminal, economic, and political factors on the instability of Mexican society, the impact of NAFTA on Mexico, and the reforms and political strategies Mexico and the U.S. have employed to propel Mexico forward.

Working in a Mexican taco shop while dreaming of the father who left their family to work in the United States, nineteen-year-old Nayeli struggles with a realization that most of the men in her village have left to pursue work in the north.

A biography of the Mexican woman painter discussing her work and its international reputation, her political ties, and her relationship with the muralist Diego Rivera.