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4) Festival of the bones = El festival de las calaveras: the little-bitty book for the day of the dead
Author
Publisher
Cinco Puntos Press
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.1 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 19 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the Day of the Dead, or el Da̕ de los Muertos, a holiday celebrated in Mexico from October 31 to November 2.
Author
Pub. Date
2019.
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 8
Language
English
Formats
Description
As an adult book, Sam Quinones's Dreamland took the world by storm, winning the NBCC Award for General Nonfiction and hitting at least a dozen Best Book of the Year lists. Now, adapted for the first time for a young adult audience, this compelling reporting explains the roots of the current opiate crisis.
In 1929, in the blue-collar city of Portsmouth, Ohio, a company built a swimming pool the size of a football field; named Dreamland,...
In 1929, in the blue-collar city of Portsmouth, Ohio, a company built a swimming pool the size of a football field; named Dreamland,...
Author
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing
Pub. Date
[2019]
Physical Desc
32 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
"What can modern DNA analysis of skeletons tell us about the lifestyle, diet, and beliefs of the Maya? How can new mapping t.echnology uncover previously hidden Mayan cities and structures? Can we use forensic science to solve the mystery of how the Mayan civilization came to an end? Get lost in this compelling title, which examines how forensic science has allowed scientists, archaeologists, and historians to solve mysteries and answer questions...
7) New Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2019.
Physical Desc
48 pages : color illustrations ; 22 cm
Language
English
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar Claw, his opponent sent a messenger to Izta saying Popoca...
11) Mexico
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
Engaging images accompany information about Mexico. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8--
Author
Series
Publisher
Simon Spotlight
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.9 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
Language
English
Description
Rosa, a young girl who lives in Mexico, describes the history, geography, food, schools, and cities of the country.
14) Mexico
Author
Series
Publisher
G. Stevens
Pub. Date
1997
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1
Physical Desc
32 p. : col. ill., col. map ; 26 cm.
Language
English
Description
Describes the background and customs associated with some of the important fiestas celebrated in Mexico.
17) Noche antigua
Author
Publisher
Levine Querido
Pub. Date
[2023]
Physical Desc
1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 25 cm
Language
Español
Description
David Álvarez is one of the most extraordinary artists working today. His black-and-white illustrations have gained fame in his home country of Mexico and around the world. Here, in Noche antigua (Ancient Night) David displays his immense talent with full-color illustrations for the first time. Noche antigua (Ancient Night) is a twist on two Nahuatl traditions: the rabbit which the Feathered Serpent placed on the moon, and Yaushu, the Lord Opossum...
18) Day of the Dead
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Introduces the holiday, Day of the Dead, or Da̕ de los Muertos, and describes how it is celebrated in Mexico and in the United States.
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