Every year Don Pedro and his family make papier-mâché skeletons, or calaveras, for Mexico's Day of the Dead fiesta. From the Angel and Doctor to the Mariachi and Unicornio, there's a special calavera for each letter of the alphabet. Come dance with them! Includes a glossary of Spanish words and an author's note.

Describes the ritual of the Little Angels' Vigil, as celebrated by the children in the area of Lake Pazcuaro in Michoacan, Mexico as part of the Day of the Dead celebrations.

Hispanic customs and traditions have transcended borders, especially in the United States where Hispanics have become the largest minority. It is therefore, critically important that children of all nationalities learn more about these customs and traditions that are so deeply rooted in the Hispanic way of life. The purpose of this alphabet book is twofold: to build background about Hispanic customs and traditions and to provide further discussion...

Simple text and color illustrations present the historical background and contemporary celebration of the Cinco de Mayo holiday. Sumario en español: Texto simple y ilustraciones coloreados presentan la historia y la celebración contemporánea del día de fiesta del Cinco de Mayo.

The Mayans are one of the most important pre-Columbian civilizations in the Americas. This book focuses on customs, histories, and interesting aspects of Mayan culture, which has has a significant influence on Central American culture. With didactic and attractive material that will capture readers' attention, this book will be an essential part of anyone's education.

La historia de México estállena de mujeres temerarias que lucharon con todas sus fuerzas por alcanzar sus sueños: cientĩ́ficas, deportistas, académicas y artistas que, yendo en contra de quienes les decían que era imposible, derrumbaron muros y abrieron paso.-

Lend an ear and you will know the secrets of the most talented and reckless, curious, rebellious and enterprising women of Mexico, who dared to break the mold. Disobeying can be a good idea. Being ordered is always nice and powerful, of course, but getting out of the huacal makes things interesting when the mandates are boring, when they do not let us move at our leisure, especially when they damage our soul. In those cases you have to invent your...

"Perfect for annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations, this book explores the history that brought so many people and cultures together into a shared heritage. The Racial Justice in America: Latinx Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Books explore each topic in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Titles were developed with educator,...

En este libro conocerás la historia de mujeres que lucharon para abrirse paso ¡Y lo lograron! Desobedecer a veces no le hace daño a nadie y menos si es para cumplir nuestras metas. Si la vida nos queda corta, ¡expandámosla! Por que somos muchas, aquí encontrarás más mujeres mexicanas inspiradoras, talentosas y temerarias que se atrevieron a llegar donde su corazón las mandaba, sin dejar que nadie les dijera que no se podía.