Author: Percy Leed
Narrator: Book Buddy Digital Media
Unabridged: 1 min
Format: Digital Audiobook Download
Publisher: Lerner
Published: 08/01/2023
Percy Leed writes nonfiction books for children, covering topics from sports to science. He lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
A brief, effective history of Cinco de Mayo. Absolutely loved the illustrations, and the simple (but beautiful) way that things were explained. It was a quick, informative read that made me feel more knowledgeable about a day that I was always aware of but not as sure really why it was celebrated. A......more
I absolutely loved this book! As a Mexican American, I should have known the story behind Cinco de Mayo, but I never knew why it was celebrated. I've lived in America all of my life and have celebrated Cinco de Mayo at school almost every year, but I thought it was only an American tradition. My rel......more
This is an excellent resource for older elementary students or a quick reference for middle school students who want to learn the history of Cinco de Mayo. The book discusses the Spanish colonization, Mexico's independence and the fight with the French. Most interestingly, the book compares Mexican......more