Age: Mexico

Materials from Mexico

Mario’s Mayan Journey

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A young Mexican dreams that he meets two Mayan children and together they visit ancient ruins in the jungles of the Yuc

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Mexico

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Examines the geography, history, economy, society, and culture of Mexico.

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A Ticket To Mexico

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

This colorful picture book makes Mexico’s history, geography, food, art, festivals, and sports accessible to young readers.

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The Twenty-Five Mixtec Cats

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

The inhabitants of a mountain village are suspicious of the twenty-five cats who come to live with their healer, until the cats are able to help lift a curse placed on the butcher.

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Grandmother’s Song

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

A Mexican Indian grandmother can feel the fear in her grandaughter’s bones, so she strokes and hugs her to give her courage, dignity, trust, and skill which the grandaughter eventually passes on to her own grandchildren.

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Mexican Native Dances: Regional Dances Of Mexico

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Since remote times, the dance has played an essential part in the life of the Mexican people. The variety of dances executed in Mexico in the present day is incredible–this booklet describes the costumes and history behind fourteen dances.

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Babar’s World Tour

By Kathy G. Short | Published: March 14, 2007

Babar and his family take a trip around the world.

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