-
The Story Behind Cinco de Mayo
Jack Reader
Library Binding (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5th each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other countries, even Mexico. Colorful images bring the celebration to splendid focus on each page, drawing readers into the fascinating history of this Mexican holiday.
M
-
The Story Behind Cinco de Mayo
Jack Reader
Paperback (PowerKids Press, July 15, 2019)Despite what many people believe, Cinco de Mayo isn't the day Mexico celebrates its independence. The holiday, celebrated on May 5th each year, actually commemorates the date Mexican troops defeated the French more than 150 years ago. In this book, readers will find information about the history of Cinco de Mayo, including where and how it's celebrated around the world. Interestingly, it's a much bigger deal in the United States than in other countries, even Mexico. Colorful images bring the celebration to splendid focus on each page, drawing readers into the fascinating history of this Mexican holiday.
M
-
The Story of Cinco De Mayo
Maximilian Smith
Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
L
-
The Story Behind Maps
Barbara Somervill
Library Binding (Heinemann, July 1, 2011)Who were the first mapmakers? What was the Vinland Map? How will maps change in the future? To uncover the hidden facts behind everyday things, explore the secrets of True Stories. True Stories reveals the surprising truth about a range of subjects. Discover everything you could wish to know, and some things you'll wish you didn't, about a huge range of topics!
X
-
The Story Behind Maps
Barbara A Somervill
Paperback (Raintree, Sept. 10, 2012)This series offers detailed, high-interest resources for project and curriculum work across the entirety of the KS2 curriculum including science, geography, technology, history, arts, social sciences, and mathematics.
-
The Story Behind Maps
Barbara A. Somervill
Hardcover (Raintree, Aug. 4, 2011)None
-
The Story Behind Maps
Barbara A Somervill
Hardcover (Capstone Global Library Ltd, Aug. 1, 2011)This series offers detailed, high-interest resources for project and curriculum work across the entirety of the KS2 curriculum including science, geography, technology, history, arts, social sciences, and mathematics.
-
The Story of Cinco De Mayo
Maximilian Smith
Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub, Jan. 15, 2016)The Cinco de Mayo (5th of May) is a Mexican holiday, also celebrated in the United States, that celebrates the victory of Mexican forces over the French on May 5, 1862 at the Battle of Puebla.
L