new mexico

Profiles Jos?e Tena, who dreamed that someday everyone in his town would know the folk dances from when New Mexico was still a Spanish colony, and who made that dream come true through his Ballet Folklorico.

Introduces the history, beliefs, social interaction, and festivals of modern-day Apache Indians, as experienced by descendants of the warrior, Geronimo, and their friends.

Although her mother and sisters make fun of her decision to marry a green bird, to Mirabel he is a prince, and when her family's jealousy endangers him, she sets out to save his life and their love. Presented in English and Spanish.

Retells a Zu?i myth in which a young boy and his sister gain the wisdom that makes them leaders of their people through the intercession of a dragonfly.

Provides factual details about Anasazi life in 1130 A.D. through the story of three young people and their families who are forced to leave their home because of drought and travel the road to Center Place in what is now northwestern New Mexico.

Presents information about the state of New Mexico, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.

Recounts how the Pueblo Indians became the first group of Native Americans to expel their conquerors and reclaim their way of life in 1680.

Presents an illustrated introduction to the culture and history of the Zuni people, a Native American group that originated in the southwestern United States.

A collection of ten classic tales from Northern New Mexico, retold in Spanish and English.