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Charro

the Mexican cowboy

by Ancona, George

Text and photographs present the traditions and the annual celebration of the charro, the Mexican cowboy.

Charro

the Mexican cowboy

by Ancona, George

Text and photographs present the traditions and the annual celebration of the charro, the Mexican cowboy.

Barrio

José's neighborhood

by Ancona, George

Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there.

Barrio

Jos_'s Neighborhood

by Ancona, George

Presents life in a barrio in San Francisco, describing the school, recreation, holidays, and family life of an eight-year-old boy who lives there.

Let's dance!

by Ancona, George

Simple text and photographs describe various dances from all over the world.

Let's Dance!

by Ancona, George

Simple text and photographs describe various dances from all over the world.

Fiesta fireworks

by Ancona, George

Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master ...

Fiesta Fireworks

by Ancona, George

Describes the preparation of fireworks as well as the festival honoring San Juan de Dios, the patron saint of Tultepec, Mexico, which is famous for its master ...

The piñata maker = El piñatero

by Ancona, George

Describes how Don Ricardo, a craftsman from Ejutla de Crespo in southern Mexico, makes piñatas for all the village birthday parties and other fiestas.

Pablo Remembers

The Fiesta of the Day of the Dead

by Ancona, George

During the three-day celebration of the Days of the Dead, a young Mexican boy and his family make elaborate preparations to honor the spirits of the dead.