mexico

Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master pyrotechnics.

Introduces the Aztec way of life as it was before the Spanish conquest including religious rituals, government, warfare, and daily life.

Examines the conquest of Mexico by Cort?s, discussing such issues as what drove Cort?s to the heights of courage and depths of brutality for which he is remembered, and how he managed to gain the remarkable victory that changed the course of history.

Describes life in Yucat?n, Mexico, focusing on the daily activities and cultural history of some modern Mayan children.

A lyrical account of the earth's creation and the advent of music.

Looks at some of the holidays and occasions celebrated in Mexico, and discusses the elements most fiestas have in common, including fireworks, music, dance, costumes, pinatas, and food.

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

Relates the Aztec tale of how chocolate was introduced to humans after the Wind God, upset over the Sun God's refusal to share his dark cacao, transforms into a blue frog and tells the children where to find cacao beans.