Provides information about the origins and meaning of Cinco de Mayo, and discusses the traditions and activities associated with the Mexican holiday.

This book introduces "Cinco de Mayo," a Mexican holiday celebrating the Mexican victory against the French in the Battle of Puebla in 1862.

This Level 1 guided reader examines how people celebrate Cinco de Mayo. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about Cinco de Mayo activities, music, and food.

Describes the commemoration of the victory of the Mexican army over the French army on May 5, 1862, a victory which signaled the end of foreign invasions of North America.

Read about this Mexican holiday.

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Describes many of the traditions associated with the Mexican holiday of Cinco de Mayo as it is celebrated both in Mexico and in the United States.

This book discusses Cinco de Mayo, a holiday celebrating the Mexican victory over French soldiers at the Battle of Puebla, May 5, 1862.

"Cinco de Mayo is about celebrating! It honors a Mexican Army victory during the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Some people mark the holiday with folk dancing or traditional foods such as chalupas and mole poblano. Others watch parades or attend cultural festivals. Readers will discover how a shared holiday can have multiple traditions and be celebrated in all sorts of ways"--