Tonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: "This pre-Columbian creation myth tells the story of Quetzalcoatl, one of the most important deities in ancient Mesoamerica, and his quest to create humankind. The gods tried to make humans during each sun, or age, but each time failed. So when they grewtired, only one did not give up: Quetzalcoatl, also called the Feathered Serpent. Determined, the Feathered Serpent embarks on a dangerous...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2020
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 809 TONTonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2022
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Summary: "Award-winning author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh tells the story of Amalia Hernandez, dancer and founder of El Ballet Folklorico de Mexico. Published in time for the 100th anniversary of Hernandez's birth, Danza! is the first picture book about the famous dancer and choreographer. Danza! is a celebration of Hernandez's life and of the rich history of dance in Mexico. As a child, Amalia...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 0000
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 921 HERTonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: "Award-winning author Duncan Tonatiuh reimagines one of Mexico's cherished legends. Princess Izta had many wealthy suitors but dismissed them all. When a mere warrior, Popoca, promised to be true to her and stay always by her side, Izta fell in love. The emperor promised Popoca if he could defeat their enemy Jaguar Claw, then Popoca and Izta could wed. When Popoca was near to defeating Jaguar...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2016
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 398.2 TONTonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: "¡Enchiladas rojas, elotes amarillos, vestidos morados y pantalones de charro cafés! Las fiestas se celebran durante todo el año y siempre están llena de comida, música y, por supuesto, ¡colores! Son ocasiones alegres en las que las personas de ascendencia mexicana celebran su herencia y sus tradiciones con sus vecinos y amigos" --
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Appleseed 2024
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1 available in JE Concept Crates, Call number: JE TONTonatiuh, Duncan
Summary: Two cousins, one in Mexico and one in New York City, write to each other and learn that even though their daily lives differ, at heart the boys are very similar.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Abrams Books for Young Readers 2010