Let's Go Traveling in Mexico

By Robin Rector Krupp

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688123686
• ISBN13: 9780688123680
• Release Date: March 1996
• Publisher: William Morrow & Co
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.3" x 9.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4

Customer Reviews

Guided by Quetzalcoatl

If you are looking for a nice primary to 5th grade or so introduction to the land of Mexico, this has certainly been a book I'm delighted to use in my classroom. Rich with art, drawings, color, facts, history the author was able to use her fascinating background and experiences to provide a book artistically/historically/factually as rich as the land is, quite inspiring for my students who often have heritage from many differing places in Mexico. She ( Robin Rector Krupp) came to my school years ago when my daughter was young as a visiting author. I was on Leadership then, literacy was "in" and we brought authors to talk to the kids and read their books. I cooked three turkeys and cut them up for that luncheon with the teachers, great memory! And she presented her books which was so delightful.It really influenced my daughter as the book on the moon and sun were so clearly grounded in science and within history. And now she is at CalTech and seeing this book in my room noting to me how important this writer was to her. At the time her husband was the director of the Griffith Observatory with phenomenal knowledge of ancient astronomy, he helped her I think in the journey into these books. I bought several, from one on the Moon to this treasure. I've always intended to review and recommend it. There are maps, fun facts, history, timelines, so that cultural, linguistic, historical, geographic considerations as well as artistic representations frame a story that is sort of flying you into a journey into/through the state of Mexico.You journey within the seasons of a year ever mindful of the sun, of the months of the passage of time as it is reflected within the cultural traditions. I think at the time I first saw it I learned quite a bit! It definitely is like watching a celebration each time I share the book with students. This year I have six students with Mixteco heritage. Perhaps my first understanding of this group, and I am learning a great deal from them about their heritage. Within this book the richness of the culture is celebrated as is the architecture and anthropological history-reminding me really of how little we study our closest neighbor and certainly for my students they enjoy helping me to understand. I had quite the funny re-enacting of the dances spawned by one of the illustrations by my boys in my 1st grade class. A dance where huge masks are worn that I'm still trying to figure out that they kept calling "pacheco." More to come on that..... If you want a really beautiful, delightful travel book, perhaps to get ready for a trip there, or to bring Mexico to you, this would be great to get.We have very fascinating neighbors.

Enchanting Visit to Mexico!

I highly recommend "Let's Go Traveling in Mexico"! The concise and friendly narration introduces us to the arts, history, language and cultural diversity of Mexico while on a a magical tour of the Land with our guide, "Quetzalcoatl", the legendary feathered-serpent of Mexico's ancient Peoples.Enhancing the written word are the vibrant and beautiful illustrations that bring the subject matter to life! The colorful detailed drawings are all captioned, which allows us to learn and appreciate even more about Mexico and all it has to offer.This delightful volume can be read and loved again and again, and each time we will make new discoveries. Although written for young people, both children and adults will gain from and enjoy, "Let's go Traveling in Mexico"!