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1) Mexican Christmas

Author

Ross, Michael Elsohn

Publisher

Carolrhoda Books

Pub. Date

c2002

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the experiences of children during the festivals and religious observances of the Christmas season in Oaxaca, Mexico.

2) El dia de muertos

Author

Rohde, Teresa E

Series

Coleccion Pi~nata

Publisher

Editorial Patria

Pub. Date

1991.

Language

Español

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Día de los Muertos

3) Mexico

Author

DeAngelis, Gina

Series

Many cultures one world

Publisher

Blue Earth Books

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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An introduction to the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of Mexico.

4) Life in ancient Mesoamerica

Author

Peppas, Lynn

Series

Peoples of the ancient world

Publisher

Crabtree Pub. Company

Pub. Date

[2005]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the everyday life in ancient Mesoamerica, including it religion, arts and culture, and the Spanish conquest.

5) Cinco de Mayo

Author

Colón García, Aurora

Series

Holiday histories

Publisher

Heinemann Library

Pub. Date

[2003]

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Discusses the holiday Cinco de Mayo, celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans in remembrance of the Mexican army's defeat of the French army in Pubela, Mexico, in 1862.

6) Christmas in Mexico

Author

Enderlein, Cheryl L

Series

Christmas around the world

Publisher

Hilltop Books

Pub. Date

c1998

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.2 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the customs, songs, food, and activities associated with the celebration of Christmas in Mexico.

7) Mexico

Author

Barker, Geoff

Series

World of food

Publisher

Clara House Books

Pub. Date

c2010

Language

English

8) Off we go to Mexico!: an adventure in the sun

Author

Krebs, Laurie

Series

Travel the world

Publisher

Barefoot Books

Pub. Date

c2006

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Includes Spanish words or phrases.

9) Days of the Dead: the Day of the Dead

Author

Lasky, Kathryn

Publisher

Hyperion Books for Children

Pub. Date

c1994

Language

English

10) Christmas in Mexico

Series

Christmas around the world from World Book

Publisher

World Book, Inc

Pub. Date

c1976

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.8 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

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Homemade for the Holidays

Description

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Describes the celebration of Christmas in Mexico and includes stories, songs, recipes, and craft projects.

11) Pablo remembers: the fiesta of the Days of the Dead

Author

Ancona, George

Publisher

Lothrop, Lee & Shepard Books

Pub. Date

c1993

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 4.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

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During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead.

12) Mexico

Author

Berg, Elizabeth

Series

Festivals of the world

Publisher

G. Stevens

Pub. Date

[1997]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 5 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

Description

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Describes the background and customs associated with some of the important fiestas celebrated in Mexico.

13) The people

Author

Ancona, George

Series

Viva Mexico!

Publisher

Benchmark Books

Pub. Date

[2002]

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

14) Cinco de Mayo

Author

Lowery, Linda

Series

On my own holidays

Publisher

Carolrhoda Books

Pub. Date

c2005

Accelerated Reader

IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

15) Foods of Mexico

Author

Sheen, Barbara

Series

A taste of culture

Publisher

KidHaven Press

Pub. Date

c2006

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 6.6 - AR Pts: 1

Language

English

16) Day of the dead: a Mexican-American celebration

Author

Hoyt-Goldsmith, Diane

Publisher

Holiday House

Pub. Date

c1994

Language

English

17) Your travel guide to ancient Mayan civilization

Author

Day, Nancy

Series

Passport to history

Publisher

Runestone Press

Pub. Date

c2001

Accelerated Reader

IL: MG - BL: 7.2 - AR Pts: 2

Language

English

Description

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Takes readers on a journey back in time in order to experience life during the Mayan civilization, describing clothing, accommodations, foods, local customs, transportation, a few notable personalities, and more.