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Show FiltersThe princess and the warrior
"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 was dead. Izta fell into a deep sleep and, upon his return, even Popoca could not wake her. As promised Popoca stayed by her side"--|cProvided by publisher
From north to south / Del Norte al Sur
When his mother is sent back to Mexico for not having the proper immigration papers, José and his father travel from San Diego, California, to visit her in Tijuana
Salsa
Provides a poetic recipe for making salsa by grinding the ingredients together on a black lava mocaljete as the early Mesoamericans did
Napí makes a village / Napí funda un pueblo
When the government builds a dam that will flood Napí's Mazatec village, the people must move to a new site far away, where they burn the jungle to plant crops and build new homes, and when Napí's father is injured, she must go for help.
Ole! Cinco de Mayo!
Using the rhythm of the round song, "Bingo," follows Pablo as he brings a calf named Rodeo to school for its Cinco de Mayo festivities. Includes glossary of Spanish words
Niño wrestles the world
Lucha Libre champion Niño has no trouble fending off monstrous opponents, but when his little sisters awaken from their naps, he is in for a no-holds-barred wrestling match that will truly test his skills.
My diary from here to there
A young girl describes her feelings when her father decides to leave their home in Mexico to look for work in the United States
Diego: Bigger Than Life
The life and work of the artist Diego Rivera is told through chronological poems that capture salient points in his life.--Provided by publisher
My name is Celia
A bilingual portrait of the "Queen of Salsa" describes her childhood in Cuba, her musical career, and her move to the United States, and explains how her music brought her native Cuba to the world
What can you do with a paleta? / Qué puedes hacer con una paleta?
"Where the paleta wagon rings its tinkly belland carries a treasure of icy paletasin every color of the sarape… As she strolls through her barrio, a young girl introduces readers to the frozen, fruit-flavored treat that thrills Mexican and Mexican-American children. Create a masterpiece, make tough choices (strawberry or coconut?), or cool off on a warm summer’s day—there’s so much to do with a paleta." -- publisher