A memoir of the author's childhood in the Bronx during World War II, where his father was an air-raid warden and made fur-lined vests for the Navy, and his mother, a Russian immigrant, became a poker dealer to a cicle of powerful Bronx politicians who dealt in the blackmarket.
Presents a survey of Mexico, with photographs, depicting the people, customs, foods, temples, churches, and celebrations, such as the quinceanera and Day of the Dead.
Contains an introduction to Pakistan, following the life of a girl as she travels between school and home, including information on Pakistan's cities, culture and traditions. Includes maps and photographs.
"Like any neighbor, Mexico and the United States are alike in many ways and different in many ways. The book compares food, money, national symbols and more. Readers will learn how children in Mexico celebrate holidays that are much like those in the U.S."--.