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1) Birth of the fifth sun: and other Mesoamerican tales

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Harper, Jo

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xii, 112 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm

Language

English

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"A retelling of traditional folk tales that originate from Mexico and Central America. They reflect the pre-Colombian, Mesoamerican worldview, and include characters like Quetzalcoatl and trickster figures like coyote. A few of the tales are contemporary and seem to originate from Nahuatl-speaking descendants of the Aztecs"--Provided by publisher.

2) Buscando a Papá: un cuento sobre la época de la Gran Depresión

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Harper, Jo

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43 unnumbered pages : illustrations (some color), music ; 27 cm

Language

Español

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Worried he will become a burden to his family, Bonnie's out-of-work father leaves home, but Bonnie sets out with her dog to find him and bring him home and, in the process, learns that she and her father can make money through music.

3) The legend of Mexicatl

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1 videodisc (9 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

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English

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This coming-of-age story is based on the Aztec legend about the founding of Mexico. Young Mexicatl is chosen by the Great Spirit to lead his people out of the harsh desert to a place of harmony and peace.

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Jo Harper

1) Birth of the fifth sun: and other Mesoamerican tales

2) Buscando a Papá: un cuento sobre la época de la Gran Depresión

3) The legend of Mexicatl