Bibliography
Books
Behrens, J. Fiesta, Chicago Il. Children's Press 1978
Brock, V. Piñatas, New York: Abingdon Press 1966 History and how to construct Pinatas
Coe & Coe, True History of Chocolate, Thomas Hudson Pub, 2000 Coloring Book of Incas, Aztecs, and Mayas, Belloran Press
Cory, Steve: Daily Life in Ancient & Modern Mexico City, Rhinestone Press. Minn 1999
Costello, Anna: My Daughter, My Son, The Eagle, The Dove, Lutten Books, N.Y. 2000 This is a time honored tribute to the child and his/her way to adulthood. It is adapted from ancient Aztec chants.
Cordry, Donald & Dorothy: Mexican Indians Costumes. Univ Texas Press. Austin, 1968
Designs From Pre-Columbian Mexico, Dover Press
George, Lynn: Teotihuacan — Designing an ancient City: Calculating perimeters and areas of squares and rectangles, N.Y. Powerkids Press 2004 . This is especially to be used by math teachers sharing this unit.
Jones, David M and Molyneaux, Brian: Mythology Of The Americas, Illustrated Encyclopedia of Gods, Spirits, and Sacred Places in North America, Mesoamerica, and South America Hermes House, London 2004
Jovenelly, Joann: Crafts and Culture of the Aztecs. Rosen Pub. N.Y. 2002 This is especially good for younger children studying Mexico
McDonald, Fiona: You Wouldn't Want to be an Aztec Sacrifice, Franklin Watts Pub. N.Y. 2001. A humorous and gory tale written for students about the sacrifices made by the Aztecs to their gods.
Kamp, Norma: Costumes and Customs of Mexico Struck Pub. N.Y & PA. 1948
Lewis, Elizabeth: Mexican Art and Culture Raintree Pub. Chicago Ill. 2004 A book for teachers to utilize in the use of this unit
McDaniel, Jan: Food of Mexico, Mason Crest Pub. Phila. 2002. This is an introduction of foods popular in Mexico with historical information and recipes.
McKinnon E., Special Day Celebrations. Everett WAS: Warren Publishing Inc. 1989 Zaslowsky, Nancy Cooks Tour of Mexico 1997
Mexico — Primary Source Cultural Guide Rosen Publishing Group N.Y. 2004. This book is a good source of information, both historical and current, about Mexico. It has historical site maps and more.
Netzley, Patricia D: Maya Civilization, Lucent Books, San Diego Ca. 2002. This a very readable book for students
PORTELLA, Leon: Broken Spears — The Aztec Account of the Conquest of Mexico Beacon Press, Boston 1990 . This is the story of the conquest as told by a person that lived through it. It should be contrasted with the accounts as told by the victors
Rain, Patricia: Vanilla Cultural History of the worlds Favorite Flavor and Fragrance, Penguin Group, N.Y. 2004
Schlecting, Kimberly: Textiles As a Reflection of Ancient and Contemporary Mayan Cultures, Washington, D.C. US Dept. of Education 2000
Soto, Gary: Nerdlandia — A humorous play in which a Chicago nerd undergoes a transformation- This has a Spanish glossary and phrases in the play. Paper star Pun N.Y. 1999
Tripp, Valerie: Josephina's Theatre Kit: A play about Josephina for kids to perform. Pleasant Co Pub. Middleton WI. 1998 This is from the American Girl Series
Tuck, Mary: Mexico and Central America: A Fiesta of Cultures Crafts and Activities for ages 8 — 12, Chicago Review Press, Chicago, 2004
Internet
Martino, Gabrielle. A brief history of Cinco de Mayo [onlinel httv://soundprint.brandywine.american.edu
Princeton on line is a teacher resource for much information about many subjects. I looked for art in Mexico and holidays
http://www.prineetonol.com
Fuego Nuevo is a site that gives Mexican information in English or Spanish http://wwwfueeonuevo.com
The New York Times site has daily lesson plans that give many useful ideas on a plethora of topics
http://wwwnvtimes.com
Videos and Recordings
Art of Mexico VHS set of two 100 minutes Kultur International Films This is a guide to understanding Mexican art past and present. It speaks of its beginnings of the works of Aztecs and Mayans to the works of Frida Kahlo. This can be found in the Carnegie Public Library of Pittsburgh Pa.
Tjader, Cal Plays contemporary Music of Mexico and Brazil: Sound Recording, Verve Recording Co. 2000
Van Houten, Robert: Easy Cooking: Familiar Mexican Dishes. Preparation of Five Basic Mexican Dishes Video Disc 45 minutes 2003 Carneigie Library Pgh. PA
Wood, Michael: Conquistador , A 2 piece DVD. This tells the tale of the men who conquered Ancient Mexico. Can be purchased from PBS Television. Look it up on www.pbs.org
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