mexico

A magical boy from Mayan mythology faces impossible tasks and a ruthless king to save the people of Mexico.

Mexican cuisine is found in restaurants all over the world. The authentic dishes people associate with Mexico all have roots in Mesoamerican customs and European trade, with regional highlights creating a tapestry of flavor and culture. From the ranchero plains of El Norte and Baja to the tropical jungle of the Yucatan peninsula and colorful Oaxaca, Mexico offers cuisine richly infused with history, tradition, and nature. Learn about Mexican celebrations and festivals and how food plays a role; the variety of naturally found ingredients and how they affect regional trademark recipes; and the impact of Colonial-era settlers on the country's food production. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

A girl reframes the dangerous border crossing between Mexico and the United States as a game to help her brother through the journey.

"Lucia Castillo dreams of being a hero like her grandfather. But to the people in their Texas town, he was just a strange old man who dressed up as a knight and claimed to save the world from monsters only he could see. Now years later, when Lucia and her best friend--and trusty squire--Sandro discover the town mayor is secretly a shapeshifting beast of Mexican lore, her parents think she's imagining things like her 'Abuelo Loco.' Only Lucia, wearing her grandfather's magical helmet, can see the hidden threat. Can she and Sandro prove others wrong and stop the mayor from unleashing evil on their town--and beyond?"--Back cover.

Mexican food and the culture of its people are deeply connected. Readers explore this connection through insightful main text and fact boxes that highlight how geography, festivals, daily life, and food have been linked throughout Mexican history. Maps help readers visualize where certain ingredients come from, and colorful photographs depict Mexicans and the foods they enjoy in engaging detail. As readers learn, they are invited to take that knowledge into the kitchen with the help of recipes broken down into simple steps. This journey through Mexico is sure to have readers coming back for seconds!.

"D??a de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a holiday that celebrates loved ones who have passed on. This engaging book for kids explains the history, traditions, and customs of D??a de los Muertos and includes interactive activities that encourage kids to celebrate at home or in their communities. A variety of activities: from baking pan de muerto (or "bread of the dead") to creating paper marigold flowers, kids can explore hands-on ways to get festive. Fun facts and illustrations: colorful pictures and thought-provoking facts help kids discover new things about D??a de los Muertos. Celebratory traditions: kids will learn how D??a de los Muertos is celebrated across the world, with parades, storytelling, music, and food" --.

In Oaxaca City, Mexico, ancient friends Life and Death discuss free will while engaged in a game of chance, with eleven-year-old Clara as the protagonist of their theories and a pawn in their game, moving inevitably towards her ultimate fate. Includes author's notes and reader's guide.

Readers will travel to Mexico in the pages of this book, which covers everything from the country's fascinating history and culture to its people and government. Discover what it's like to live in Mexico!.

"Collection of short comics about life near the US-Mexico border. Touches on issues of immigration, detainment, policing, sexuality, racism, and violence"--Provided by publisher.

Sixteen-year-old Sonia Ocampo, having been born on a night of a very bad storm that suddenly stopped when she came into the world, struggles with the belief of others that she has protective powers, so when she gets the opportunity to move to the city and work for a wealthy family, she takes the chance to escape the expectations of those around her, but with the disappearance of her brother, she is forced to face the fact she can never leave her past or family behind.