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Great Reads: 2nd thru 3rd grade
OBD Books for Second and Third Graders - YOUTH
Great Reads: 2nd thru 3rd grade
OBD Books for Second and Third Graders - YOUTH
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Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.
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Eddie Red undercover volume 2
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"On vacation in Mexico, Eddie Red and his best friend Jonah must once again rely on Eddie's talent for drawing and his photographic memory to uncover clues to catch a crook when Eddie's father is falsely accused of a crime"--
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Cinco de Mayo
Hispanic & Latino Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
Hispanic Heritage Month (Youth)
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Hispanic & Latino Authors: Youth Nonfiction (SCPL-YS)
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"As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers--artists interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work Luz found...
5) Me oh Maya!
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Time warp trio series volume 13
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Joe, Fred, and Sam find themselves whisked by The Book to the main ring-ball court in Chichin Itza, Mexico in 1000 A.D., where they must play for their lives against a Mayan High Priest who cheats.
10) The Aztec empire
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Reviews the history, architecture, occupations, daily life and the fall of the Aztec empire.
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What brought about the downfall of the Aztec Empire? The answer to this question is waiting for readers to discover as they learn fun facts about the Aztec people and explore common social studies curriculum topics. Readers learn fun and fascinating facts about Aztec life--from their religious beliefs to the sports they played. This information is presented through accessible main text and additional fact boxes. Colorful maps allow readers to develop...
13) Aztec
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Describes the origin, history, traditional and contemporary ways of life of the Aztec Indians of Mexico.
14) Aztec Indians
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Discusses the Aztec Indians, their history, religion, language, customs, and final days.
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La gran mayoría de los niños indígenas somos educados en las tareas colectivas desde que somos pequeños. Nos toca cuidar la milpa, nos toca alejar a las aves para que no se coman el jilote delicado: la promesa del maíz. Este es el tema central de Tlajpiajketl ... un niño que va todas las mañanas, todas las tardes a espantar papanes -pájaros que se comen el elote tierno-, pero él, sólo piensa en escribir la Canción del Maíz. Sus líneas...
17) The Tarahumara
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Examines the history, changing fortunes, and current situation of the Tarahumara Indians. Includes a picture essay on their crafts.
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