Mexico

Poems in English and Spanish, each one a little gem about life in Mexico – "Iguanas on the Taxco Road," "Corn," "Adobe Brick," "Street Dogs," "Downtown, Mexico City," and more. Warm, soft-pastel illustrations. (Picture book)

When Senor Calavera comes to call on Grandma, she's only too happy to go with him, but she has one house to sweep, two pots of tea to boil, three pounds of corn to make into tortillas… An irresistible tale, fabulously illustrated. (Picture book)

On the Day of the Dead, as Nando and his mother prepare to go to the cemetery, Nando wonders how he will know his Tio Fernando's spirit. Nando goes to the market to buy things to remind him of his uncle – bread of the dead, marzipan candy, an orange and black paper goblin. Story in English and Spanish. (Picture book)

Mexico from A to Z with colorful calaveras, skeletons for the Day of the Dead – an angel sits on a pink cloud, a bruja (witch) stirs the pot, a candelera (candlemaker) sells her candles, it's a fiesta with all the dancing calaveras. Bright illustrations in a folk-art style are a delight. (Picture book)

Exuberant and wonderful poem of the Day of the Dead, a big celebration in Mexico with food and music to entertain the dead who have returned to visit their relatives. Poem in English and Spanish. (Picture book)

Diego Rivera, the famous painter, drew everywhere as a child, and when he grew up, Diego painted what he saw, people on the Day of the Dead, fiestas, scenes of the deserts and jungles, murals that tell the story of Mexico. Vibrantly illustrated, this is a gem! (Picture book)

For Frida, imagination was everything. Magical, marvelous story of Frida Kahlo, one of Mexico's best-loved artists, who took her tears and painted miracles. Fabulous, original illustrations. (Picture book)

Cinco de Mayo is celebrated every year to remember the victory of the Mexican army over the French, on May 5, 1862. Read about the Battle of Puebla and todays fiestas with dancing in the streets, fireworks, and parades. (Easy reader)

A farmer is plowing his field, when a small hole in the ground becomes a big hole, white smoke billows out and, crack, the earth opens up. The farmer's field turns into the volcano Paricutin! (Easy reader

Super introduction to ancient Maya daily life and history, calendar and hieroglyphs, gods and sacrifices, plus activities and crafts – make a clay drinking cup, royal jewelry, or musical instrument, cook tortillas, count with Maya numbers, and more (Activity book)

Pik, challenges the mighty god Chac to a ball game – if Pik wins, Chac will bring the rain. A jaguar, quetzal bird and the sacred cenote help Pik win against Chac. Dazzling cut-paper illustrations. (Picture book)

In his dreams, Mario flies with the flamingos to Chichen Itza, explores the rivers and jungle around the Mayan ruins, listening to the sounds of howler monkeys, jaguars and macaws. (Picture book)

Find out about the latest archeological discoveries and new excavations, right in downtown Mexico City, at the Great Temple of the Aztecs – what the temple looked like, Aztec rituals and blood sacrifices, spectacular restorations such as the statue of God of Death. (Illustrated chapter book)

Take a tour of the Aztec Empire – when to travel, what to see in Tenochtitlan, what to wear, getting around, where to stay, what to eat, where to shop, and safety tips (don't hang around the Great Temple). (Chapter book)

Illustrated history, daily life, traditions and culture of Mexico, with lots of activities. Make tortillas or a pinata, celebrate a fiesta, build a Maya pyramid, weave a belt, drink Mexican hot chocolate, paint a mural, and more. (Activity book)

Travel through Mexico with professional soccer player Ethan Zohn – explore Mexico City, sample local snacks, practice your Spanish, visit pyramids and butterfly forests, watch soccer at Aztec Stadium, plus activities, recipes, crafts projects. (Chapter book)

A delightful introduction to Mexico in rhymes and pictures – hop aboard a canyon train, climb the pyramids, celebrate festivals, dance to mariachi bands, explore the capital city, swim in turquoise waters, plus simple Spanish words. Two page, colorful illustrations, and perfect for younger kids. (Picture book)