3.+Literature+List

 **BOOKS**

** Title **: P is for Pinata, A Mexican Alphabet.  ** Author **: Tony Johnston and Illustrated by John Parra.  ** Summary **: This book allows children to learn A-Z, the amazing facts and traditions of Mexico. For example, “O is for Olympic Games, the world went to Mexico. The motto of the Mexican Olympics was: Todo es posible en la paz, (everything is possible in peace.)” This book includes rhymes, and includes mini biographies regarding influential people like, the Lady of Guadalupe. 

** Title **: Mexico, Enchantment of the World ** Author **: R. Conrad Stein.  ** Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This book is a great source of information for children who would like to learn about Mexico. It includes fun facts as well as a great timeline. It portrays the culture, people, economic struggle, and life in Mexico. Famous information on Mexican artists such as Diego Rivera and Rufino Tamayo are found within this great piece of literature. You can also look to find color photos, and great maps. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Mexico! 40 Activities to Experience Mexico Past & Present ** <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Susan Milford. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This kaleidoscope kid’s book includes several great activities to teach Mexico. It includes popular phrases in Spanish, piñata instructions, candy skull directions, and many more fun activities. What is great about this book is that it not only includes fun activities, it also gives brief information on each activity with regards to the life and culture of Mexico. I foresee this activity book being used greatly in any classroom that would like to teach about Mexico. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: My First Spanish & English Dictionary ** <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Published **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Passport Books. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This kid friendly book includes popular English words and translates them into Spanish. This book includes many pictures and can be very exciting in a classroom. I see this book being used to go above and beyond in the classroom. Reading a new word from the “school” section of this book and then labeling items within the classroom is a great way for students to get excited about learning the great culture of Mexico. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Off We Go To Mexico An Adventure in the Sun  <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** Author **: Laura Krebbs and Christopher Corr ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This is a story about a family’s trip to Mexico and what they experience along the way. The family gets to visit village festivals and pyramids and experience Mexican culture first hand. It also has Spanish vocabulary words to go with the pictures for students to learn Spanish or for ELL’s to learn English as they read. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Mexico  <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** Author **: Elaine Landau ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This book is full of true “fun facts” about Mexico that students would be interested in learning about. It also has real photos, timelines and maps of the culture of Mexico for students to learn more about the present and the history. It is set in the scene that you (the reader) just landed in Mexico City and your trip has begun. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Look What Came From Mexico  <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** Author **: Miles Harvey ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This book travels through Mexico as it has items that came from Mexico. It also goes into different aspects of Mexico such as: music, animals, toys, words, recipes and more. There are also ways to find out more about the culture with resources in the back of the book. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: My Diary from Here to There  <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** Author **: Amanda Irma Perez, Maya Christian Gonzalez ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This is a story about a girl named Amada whose family is moving from Mexico to Los Angeles. She is both excited and nervous to move and she records her thoughts in her diary through out the way. She deals with questions along the way and holds onto hope with the love of her family. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">

**<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** //<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Spotlight on Mexico //<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This book focuses on many different aspects of Mexico. The book describes Mexico’s climate, culture, wildlife, holidays, etc. The book also includes popular Mexican recipes. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ·    **<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: **//<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Off We Go to Mexico! An Adventure in the Sun //<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This book is about a family’s experience when they visit Mexico. The family experiences many different aspects of Mexico, including their beaches, villages, and music. Readers can learn different Spanish words while reading about different areas of Mexico. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ·   **<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** //<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Made in Mexico //<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This book is about a town in Mexico named Paracho. Paracho is famous for making and selling guitars. In the story, a brother and sister tell about their experiences while making guitars and living in Paracho. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ·    **<span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** //<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">The Day of the Dead //<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> **<span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary ****<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: ** <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">This book is about the Mexican holiday, Day of the Dead. In this book, readers follow two children as they celebrate this holiday by remembering their ancestors. <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author: ** Bobbie Kalman
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author: ** Laurie Krebs
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author: ** Peter Laufer
 * <span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author: ** Bob Barner

//** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-style: normal;">Title **////<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif;">: // <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Mario’s Mayan Journey  <span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //** <span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Author **////<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">: Michelle McCunney //<span style="color: black; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> //** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">Summary **////<span style="color: black; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-style: normal;">: // <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Mario awoke with a start, and when he went outside, two Mayan children were waiting for him. Join Mario and his friends as they explore the land of the ancient Maya//. //    <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> ** <span style="color: red; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Title **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Aztec, Inca, and Maya ** <span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Author **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: Eyewitness Books ** <span style="color: #00b050; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Summary **<span style="color: #333333; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">: This book holds a lot of information for students to find about the Maya, Inca, and Aztecs. <span style="color: #001f54; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">