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In this retelling of an Aztec myth, Lord of the Night sends Wind to free the four musicians that the Sun is holding prisoner so they can bring joy to the world.

En este texto esta? plasmada una parte importante de la vida de Lola A?lvarez Bravo y se explica su pasio?n por la fotogra?fia, asi? como los tipos de fotografi?as que ma?s disfrutaba tomar. Su obra constituye un archivo de la vida y de los personajes del entorno cultural del siglo XX.

Una biografi?a Little Golden Book acerca de la pintora mexicana Frida Kahlo, escrita para nin?os de edad preescolar. Este Little Golden Book capta la esencia de Frida Kahlo para los ma?s pequen?os lectores. Desde como supero? enfermedades, fue una de pocas nin?as admitidas a su escuela en Me?xico, y alcanzo? a ver sus pinturas expuestas en museos, el libro sirve de inspiracio?n a futuros pioneros, asi? como a sus padres. Presenta un informativo texto e ilustraciones llenas de colorido inspiradas por el arte de Frida.

"From the copper canyons of Mexico her swift footsteps echo. Clip clap, clip clap. Experience a 60-mile run with indigenous athlete Lorena Ramirez, who captured the world's attention when she won an ultramarathon in Mexico wearing a skirt and rubber sandals--the traditional clothes of the Raramuri, 'the light-footed people'"--Provided by publisher.

A motivaltional reader for adults about young woman who emmigrates to the United States where she works hard to learn English and earn her college degree.

"Lydia Quixano Perez lives in the Mexican city of Acapulco. She runs a bookstore. She has a son, Luca, the love of her life, and a wonderful husband who is a journalist. And while there are cracks beginning to show in Acapulco because of the drug cartels, her life is. . . fairly comfortable. . . And then one day a man enters the shop to browse and comes up to the register with four books he would like to buy. . . Javier is erudite. He is charming. And, unbeknownst to Lydia, he is the jefe of the newest drug cartel that has gruesomely taken over the city. When Lydia's husband's tell-all profile of Javier is published, none of their lives will ever be the same. Forced to flee, Lydia and eight-year-old Luca soon . . . ride la bestia-trains that make their way north toward the United States, which is the only place Javier's reach doesn't extend. As they join the countless people trying to reach el norte, Lydia soon sees that everyone is running from something. But what exactly are they running to?"--Provided by publisher.

Provides information about the history, success, and outstanding players of Mexico's national soccer team, winners of the 2005 World Cup. Presented in English and Spanish.

"Cece Rios thought saving her sister would be the end of her adventures in the world of criaturas. But part of Juana's soul is still trapped in Devil's Alley. As Cece tries to find a way to get it back using her new curandera abilities, Juana takes her fate in her own hands and sets off alone, intent on restoring her soul and getting revenge on El Sombrer?n. But then they discover that El Cucuy, king of the criaturas, is hunting for Cece, craving her powers for his own dark purposes. Can the Rios sisters--along with Coyote, Little Lion, and their other criatura allies--uncover his secrets and reclaim Juana's soul? Or will the sinister forces of Devil's Alley overcome them all?"--Provided by publisher.

"Chronicles Frida's life--from her childhood to her rise as one of the world's most influential painters--and the animals that inspired her along the way"--Provided by publisher.

With sugar skulls, sweet-smelling marigold petals and joyful songs, Hispanic families welcome back ancestors on this holiday.