Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo

Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo

Author: Dianne M. MacMillan

Publisher: Enslow Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9780766030442

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The origins and traditions of these two special holidays are presented in this illustrated reference book with full-color photos for middle readers.


Independence Day/Día de la Independencia

Independence Day/Día de la Independencia

Author: Elizabeth Scholl

Publisher: Mitchell Lane Publishers, Inc.

Published: 2011-08

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1612282024

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n many countries, Independence Day celebrates a nation’s birth. People in the United States celebrate Independence Day on the Fourth of July. People all across America enjoy parades, picnics, and colorful fireworks displays. Take a trip around the world and learn what people in other places do to observe Independence Day. Listening to music, dancing, playing games, dressing in patriotic colors, and eating delicious foods are just a few of the things people do in honor of their country’s special day. En muchos paises, el Dia de la Independencia celebra el nacimiento de la nacion. En Estados Unidos se celebra el Dia de la Independencia el 4 de julio. Personas en todo Estados Unidos disfrutan de desfiles, comidas campestres y despliegues de coloridos fuegos artificiales. Viaja alrededor del mundo y aprende lo que hace la gente de otros paises para celebrar el Dia de la Independencia. Escuchar musica, bailar, organizar juegos, vestirse con colores patrioticos y comer comidas deliciosas, son solo algunas de las cosas que la gente hace para honrar ese dia en cada pais.


Building a Culture of Literacy in Your Community Through Día

Building a Culture of Literacy in Your Community Through Día

Author: Jeanette Larson

Publisher: American Library Association

Published: 2011-03-29

Total Pages: 138

ISBN-13: 0838935990

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A celebration of children, families, and reading held annually since 1996, Children’s Day/Book Day, known as Día, emphasizes the importance of literacy for children of all linguistic and cultural backgrounds. In anticipation of Día’s fifteenth anniversary, the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC) presents a collection of the best of its Día programming ideas, offering * A wealth of ready-to-use programs, easily adaptable for a variety of cultures * Cultural competency training tips to encourage outreach to minority populations * Interviews with library directors about the best ways to heighten awareness of cultural and literacy issues Complemented by numerous bilingual book suggestions, this resource is perfect for collection development, early literacy storytimes, and year-round program planning.


New Mexico Past and Future

New Mexico Past and Future

Author: Thomas E. Chavez

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780826334442

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This new perspective on the colorful history of New Mexico includes the stories of many of the people who have spent their lives in the area from before the arrival of Europeans in the sixteenth century through the present day.