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1) Hill of fire
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Brian Amador's narration and Spanish intonations add authenticity to the tale and bring the setting and the characters to life. ....Listeners will be drawn into the story."-School Library Journal
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Magic tree house. Merlin missions volume 24
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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Jack and Annie search for the fourth secret of greatness for Merlin the Magician in Mexico City at the 1970 World Cup Games where they hope to learn something new from soccer player great Pele.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
**A CALDECOTT HONOR BOOK**
The remarkable true story of Jovita Valdovinos, a Mexican revolutionary who disguised herself as a man to fight for her rights!
* "Graceful . . deft . . . mesmerizing. . . . Bravery and determination prevail in this inspiring tale." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review
* "Gorgeous...hits the perfect balance of lively and lyrical...outstanding." - School Library Journal,
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Holidays volume set 2
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Funny Bones tells the story of how the amusing calaveras--skeletons performing various everyday or festive activities--came to be. They are the creation of Mexican artist Jos�e Guadalupe (Lupe) Posada (1852-1913). In a country that was not known for freedom of speech, he first drew political cartoons, much to the amusement of the local population but not the politicians. He continued to draw cartoons throughout much of his life, but he is best known...
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Dragonbreath volume 4
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.5 - AR Pts: 2
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English
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When Danny and Wendell find an injured bat at the neighborhood pool, they take it to Mexico where Danny's cousin, a bat specialist, lives, but once there Danny is snatched up by a giant bat monster, and it is up to Wendell to save him.
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Boxcar children volume 37
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 2
Language
English
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While visiting a Navaho Indian reservation in New Mexico, the Aldens try to save a forest under threat of development by proving it is the site of a lost, buried village, but someone is sabotaging their dig.
12) Sing, don't cry
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.4 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Presents a loving Abuelo who brings his guitar and memories on visits spent singing with his grandchildren in the face of good and bad times.
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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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.
A young Aztec girl tells her little brother how their parents create beautifully painted manuscripts, or codices. She explains to him how paper is made from local plants and how the long paper is folded into a book. Her parents and others paint the codices...
14) Meals in Mexico
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 0.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce readers to a variety of Mexico's foods and mealtime cultural practices. Includes picture glossary and index."--
16) A family mystery
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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Description
Join Miguel and his dog, Dante, as they solve a family mystery.
20) Day of the Dead
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.1 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
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"Developed by literacy experts and educators for students in PreK through grade two, this book introduces beginning readers to Day of the Dead through simple, predictable text and related photos"--provided by publisher.
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