Cinco de Mayo: Yesterday and Today (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780888998774)

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the May 5, 1862 battle of Puebla, in which Mexican forces, including ordinary citizens, repelled invading French soldiers. It is a day celebrated by Mexicans and Mexican Americans as a cultural event of seminal significance. This basic introduction to Cinco de Mayo explains the history of the holiday and why it continues to resonate. Historical sources and gorgeous illustrations -- including hand-colored French and Mexican engravings along with full-color photographs of a contemporary celebration -- bring Cinco de May to life for young readers.

Author: Maria Cristina Urrutia, Rebeca Orozco
ISBN-10: 0888998775
ISBN-13: 9780888998774
Publisher: Groundwood Books
Language: English
Published: 03/17/2008
Pages: 32
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.26lbs
Size: 7.78h x 9.50w x 0.11d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 41712 / Cinco de Mayo: Yesterday and Today