cinco de mayo (holiday)

Text and photographs look at Cinco de Mayo.

Presents an illustrated discussion of the Cinco de Mayo celebration, covering its origins, the food, music, and costumes associated with the holiday, and other Mexican traditions associated with it, and includes instructions for making tacos and dancing the jaribe tapatio.

An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses special events, traditions, special foods, and more.

"This book explores the customs and culture that make Cinco de Mayo a joyous celebration full of color"--Provided by publisher.

An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses special events, traditions, special foods, and more.

Describes the Mexican holiday Cinco de Mayo (5th of May), also celebrated in the United States, that commemorates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.

An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses special events, traditions, special foods, and more.

A history of Cinco de Mayo is interspersed with a modern day celebration of the holiday.

A young Mexican American girl from California learns about the history of Cinco de Mayo and her culture's traditions for celebrating the holiday.

An introduction to Cinco de Mayo that discusses when and why the holiday is celebrated, the traditions associated with it, and its related symbols.