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2016.
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"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...
22) Mexico
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[2023]
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"This title highlights major destinations within Mexico and the people who shape the nation's culture. Readers will learn about the geography, wildlife, history, people, and economy of Mexico, gaining an understanding of what life looks like in the country today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of...
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[2023]
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English
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Five hundred years ago, a flotilla landed on the coast of Yucatán under the command of the Spanish conquistador Hérnan Cortés. While the official goal of the expedition was to explore and to expand the Christian faith, everyone involved knew that it was primarily about gold and the hunt for slaves. That a few hundred Spaniards destroyed the Aztec empire--a highly developed culture--is an old chestnut, because the conquistadors, who had every means...
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"Welcome to Mexico City, an oasis in a sea of vampires. Here in the city, heavily policed to keep the creatures of the night at bay, Domingo is another trash-picking street kid, just hoping to make enough to survive. Then he meets Atl, the descendant of Aztec blood drinkers. Domingo is smitten. He clings to her like a barnacle until Atl relents and decides to let him stick around. But Atl's problems, Nick and Rodrigo, have come to find her. When they...
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"Paloma Marquez is traveling to Mexico City, birthplace of her deceased father, for the very first time. She's hoping that spending time in Mexico will help her unlock memories of the too-brief time they spent together. While in Mexico, Paloma meets Lizzie and Gael, who present her with an irresistible challenge: the siblings want her to help them find a valuable ring that once belonged to beloved Mexican artist Frida Kahlo"--Amazon.com.
30) Los parecidos
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[2015]
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Español
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On a rainy morning of October 1968, eight characters are waiting for a bus in a remote station in the middle of nowhere to head to Mexico City where they become victims of a strange phenomenon.
En la lluviosa madrugada del 2 de octubre 1968, ocho desconocidos que esperan un camión en una remota estación en el medio de la nada para dirigirse a Cuidad de México, comienzan a ser víctimas de un extraño fenómeno.
32) Butterfly boy
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[1997]
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English
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Bee City USA, Pollinators & Wildflowers - Children
Hispanic Heritage Month - More Titles for Children
Plant Wildflowers Campaign: Fiction for Kids ages 0 - 8
Hispanic Heritage Month - More Titles for Children
Plant Wildflowers Campaign: Fiction for Kids ages 0 - 8
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A boy and his grandfather joyfully watch a gathering of butterflies in this story set in Mexico.
35) Pumpkin fiesta
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[1998]
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English
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Hoping to win a prize for the best pumpkin at the fiesta, Foolish Fernando tries to copy Old Juana's successful gardening techniques, but without really watching to see how much effort and love she puts into her work. Includes a recipe for pumpkin soup.
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2023.
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English
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"Rival archaeologists must team up on a secret Aztec expedition, or it could leave their careers-and hearts-in ruins. Archaeologist Dr. Socorro 'Corrie' Mejía has a bone to pick. Literally. It's been Corrie's life goal to lead an expedition deep into the Mexican jungle in search of the long-lost remains of her ancestor, Chimalli, an ancient warrior of the Aztec empire. But when she is invited to join an all-expenses-paid dig to do just that, Corrie...
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ALA Youth Media Awards 2024 - Children
Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - Present to 1938
Día Booklist (K-Grade 2) 2024
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Caldecott Medal & Honor Books - Present to 1938
Día Booklist (K-Grade 2) 2024
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"Jovita didn't want to cook and clean like her sisters, and she especially didn't want to wear the skirts her abuela gave her. She wanted to race her brothers and climb the tallest mesquite trees in Rancho Palos Blancos, ride horses, and wear pants! When her father and brothers joined the Cristeros War to fight for the right to practice religion, she wanted to help. She wasn't allowed to fight, but that didn't stop her from observing how her father...
40) The black pearl
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In Baja California, Mexico, sixteen-year-old Ramon is determined to claim the legendary black "Pearl of Heaven" lying at the bottom of the Vermilion Sea, but first he must outwit the notorious, and greatly feared, devil ray, Manta Diablo.
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