North America local history
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Benito Juárez Fights for JusticeFrom the incredible illustrator of Dreams from Many Rivers comes the story of Benito Juárez, a man who devoted himself to his country and became president of Mexico. Juárez grew up in a village filled with orange trees, surrounded by the mountains of Oaxaca....
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Niagara: A History of the Falls"The noble cataract reflects the concerns, failings, and fancies of the times. If we gaze deeply into its shimmering image we can perhaps discern our own." - page 22"[Pierre Berton] makes a serious and convincing case for Niagara's pivotal role in North American history....
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MexikidAn unforgettable graphic memoir about a Mexican-American boy's family and their adventure-filled road trip to bring their abuelito back from Mexico to live with them that National Book Award Finalist Victoria Jamieson calls "one of those books that kids will pass to their friends...
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Nueve Veces El Asombro / Astonished Nine Times«Alberto Ruy Sánchez es la mejor carta que tiene la literatura mexicana y una de las mejores de nuestra lengua. -Octavio Paz Éste es un libro escrito sobre la piel, como un tatuaje ritual del deseo. En nueve capítulos de nueve fragmentos cada uno,...
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Team Up: Frida Kahlo & Diego RiveraAll kinds of couples, all kinds of relationships, just one focus: a shared talent. This series looks at the magic that can happen when two talents meet and work together to do inspiring things, in a more in-depth version of the bestselling series Little...
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Extrañas / Strangers«No era un animal, quizá tampoco un ser humano, parecía un ángel roto, perdido, ignorado. Inglaterra, 1781. William Burton, un joven noble, afronta un encuentro cuya intensidad marcará y cambiará su vida. Resuelto, se embarca en una aventura donde conocerá a los genios de...
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East Grand LakeShayne won't get out of the car. It's the summer of 1972 and the whole family has come up to Grandpa Murphy's cottage for their annual trip. Three generations are out on the property, swimming, wandering through the forest, fixing up the clubhouse, getting...
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The Ghosts of SpiritwoodThe first English edition of the popular young adult novel Les fantômes de Spiritwood, originally published in French by Éditions de la nouvelle plume, translated by the authorOne summer night, Ethan and four friends are heading north of Spiritwood, Saskatchewan, for a weekend of...
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Tragicomedia Mexicana 1: La Vida En México de 1940 a 1970 / Tragicomedy 1La radiografía de un país hecha por uno de sus más conocidos autores.En este primer volumen de la Tragicomedia mexicana, que comprende de 1940 a 1970, tenemos los grandes acontecimientos políticos, los modos del "tapadismo" y del fraude electoral, las leyes no escritas del...
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Fear Is Just a Word: A Missing Daughter, a Violent Cartel, and a Mother's Quest for VengeanceA riveting true story of a mother who fought back against the drug cartels in Mexico, pursuing her own brand of justice to avenge the kidnapping and murder of her daughter--from a global investigative correspondent for The New York Times "A work of journalistic...
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Gardening with Grandma: An Everyday Adventure SeriesEnjoy this everyday adventure series about Grandma & Her Munchkins. Profitez de cette série d'aventures quotidiennes avec Mémé et ses Petits-tout. In this issue grandma and her munchkins play in the garden. Dans cette édition, Mémé et ses Petits-tout jouent dans le jardin. A...
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Christmas in MexicoChristmas is a special holiday that is celebrated all over the world. Look inside to learn the customs and traditions of people in Mexico. Create a special Christmas craft and make a tasty recipe, too! Comprehension Questions with answers. Includes a support page of...
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Sombreros are BecomingIn 1939, in the final stages of the Spanish Civil War, Nancy and Archie Johnstone made a desperate dash for the border with the children they had sheltered in their hotel in Tossa de Mar. Once in France the children were interned in a...
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The GatheringStrange things are happening in Maya's tiny Vancouver Island town. First, her friend Serena, the captain of the swim team, drowns mysteriously in the middle of a calm lake. Then, one year later, mountain lions are spotted rather frequently around Maya's home--and her reactions...
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El Viaje de Yenebi a la Escuela (Yenebi's Drive to School Spanish Edition)Dreamers meets School's First Day of School in this vibrant story that puts a whole new spin on one loving family's morning drive to school. Entre semana me levanto a las cuatro de la mañana. Me cepillo los dientes, me visto y arrastro a...
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History of New Mexico: A Captivating Guide to Historical Events and Facts You Should Know About the Land of EnchantmentThe ancestral home of the Pueblo. A remnant of Spain's New World empire. The location of the first atomic bomb detonation. A supposed alien crash site. New Mexico. The Land of Enchantment.New Mexico is a state with a rich and diverse history, dating back...
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Making Muskoka: Tourism, Rural Identity, and Sustainability, 1870-1920Uncovers the transformation of Muskoka from an Indigenous, rural homeland to a playground for tourists and cottagers. At the turn of the twentieth century, Muskoka underwent a profound transition. Over this period, settler colonialism upended Anishinaabe and Haudenosaunee communities. However, settlers discovered that the...
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Your Passport to MexicoWhat is it like to live in or visit Mexico? What makes Mexico's culture unique? Explore the geography, traditions, and daily lives of Mexican people.Author: Isela Xitlali Gómez, Anaïs Deal-MárquezPublisher: Capstone PressPublished: 01/01/2022Pages: 32Binding Type: PaperbackWeight: 0.10lbsSize: 8.74h x 6.61w x 0.16dISBN: 9781666322002Audience: Ages...
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Ancient MayaThe Mayans are remembered today for their beautiful pyramid temples. But this ancient civilization had many other innovations! This fact-filled title explores the underground reservoirs, rubber creations, and astronomy studies of ancient Maya. Engaging text and vivid images combine with special features such as...
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Ranching Under the Arch: Stories from the Southern Alberta RangelandsA visually rich, historically epic tale of cattle ranching in southern Alberta, focusing on multi-generational family-owned ranches that are still in existence today.In the 1880s, a group of fledgling cattle ranchers descended on the plains of southern Alberta. They were drawn by the promise...
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