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Cinco de Mayo
Emma Carlson Berne, Geraldine Rodriguez, Mark Oblinger
Paperback (Cantata Learning, Jan. 1, 2018)Cinco de Mayo, or the Fifth of May, honors an important battle fought by the Mexican army in 1862. On this day, people celebrate with Mexican food, music, and dancing. Sing along as you explore Holidays in Rhythm and Rhyme! Includes online music access.
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Cinco de Mayo
Ian Thomas Healy
eBook (Local Hero Press, March 19, 2019)ALMOST OFFICIALFor the kids of the Neighborhood Watch, the final weeks of middle school are interminable. In the fall they will get to attend the Hero Academy, studying to become Just Cause superheroes. Their plans get derailed when police officers gun down an unarmed black man. Annalisa, aka La Capitána, gets video of them trying to cover up the killing.The incident leads to protests, which inevitably turn violent as emotions run high. The kids of the Neighborhood Watch do their best to calm things down and keep people civil, but situations escalate and people get hurt. How can a group of fourteen-year-olds keep their hometown from dissolving into riots, especially when the protests attract the attention of a pair of supervillains who thrive on chaos?
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Cinco de Mayo
Ann Heinrichs, Kathleen Petelinsek
eBook (The Child's World, Inc., Jan. 1, 2014)Viva Mexico! Pinatas, floats, and tasty food all play a role in the holiday that remembers Mexican independence. Kids learn the historical significance behind the festivities and gain an appreciation for the exciting traditions and rich cultural celebration associated with May 5.
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Cinco De Mayo
Mary Dodson Wade, Nanci R. Vargus
Paperback (Children's Press, March 15, 2003)An introduction to the traditions, festivities, and history of Chinese New Year for the youngest readers.This fact-filled Rookie Read-About Holiday book introduces the youngest readers (Ages 3-6) to Cinco de Mayo. Colorful photos and very simple nonfiction text encourage children to read on their own as they take an in-depth look at the Mexican holiday known as Cinco de Mayo, which commemorates a battle for freedom fought in Mexico in 1861, and describes how it is celebrated today.
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Marco's Cinco de Mayo
Lisa Bullard, Intuitive, Lerner Publishing Group
Audiobook (Lerner Publishing Group, May 16, 2017)Marco loves the food, parades, and the fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!
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Cinco de Mayo
Alice K. Flanagan, Patrick Girouard
Library Binding (Compass Point Books, Sept. 1, 2003)All about the history of Cinco de Mayo, and how the holiday is celebrated today.
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Marco's Cinco de Mayo
Lisa Bullard, Holli Conger
Paperback (Millbrook Press TM, Jan. 1, 2012)Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!
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Cinco de Mayo
Diane Hoyt-Goldsmith, Lawrence Migdale
Hardcover (Holiday House, Jan. 7, 2008)A fact-filled photo essay follows Rosa, a Mexican American girl from California, as she learns about her heritage and celebrates this popular Mexican holiday with her family, friends, and community.
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Marco's Cinco de Mayo
Lisa Bullard, Holli Conger
eBook (Millbrook Press TM, Aug. 1, 2013)Marco loves the food, parades, and fun of Cinco de Mayo. This year he's one of the dancers. As he listens to the mariachi music, Marco thinks of the brave Mexicans at the first Cinco de Mayo. Find out the different things people do to celebrate this holiday!
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It's Cinco de Mayo!
Richard Sebra
eBook (Lerner Publications TM, Jan. 1, 2017)¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo! This annual fiesta began after a historical Mexican military victory, and now it is celebrated in many parts of the United States. Learn about food, music, and more through full-color photographs, diagrams, and other nonfiction text features. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions help readers delve more deeply into the content.
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Cinco de Mayo
Kate Torpie
Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Oct. 1, 2008)On May 5, 1862, a small group of Mexican forces defeated a powerful French army at the Battle of Puebla, one of historys most memorable fights for freedom. It is this victory that Mexicans, especially those settled in the United States, celebrate as Cinc
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Cinco de Mayo
Rebecca Rissman
Paperback (Heinemann, Sept. 1, 2010)When people think of Cinco de Mayo, images of food, dance, and beautiful clothing come to mind, but the origins of the holiday are very different from today's celebrations. This book teaches the history of Cinco de Mayo and explains how the holiday has changed through the years from being a commemoration of Mexico's military victory over France at the battle of Puebla to more of a celebration of Mexican culture and heritage.
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