| Author |
Amescua, Gloria, author.
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| Title |
Child of the flower-song people : Luz Jiménez, daughter of the Nahua / written by Gloria Amescua ; illustrated by Duncan Tonatiuh. |
| OCLC |
fwb00001025 |
| ISBN |
9781669666967 (Wonderbook) |
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1669666964 |
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(print) |
| Music number |
WB001025 Findaway World |
| Publisher |
Solon, Ohio : Findaway World, LLC, [2022] |
| Description |
1 audio-enabled book (1 volume (unpaged)) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
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digital non-volatile flash memory. |
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audio file MP3. |
| LC Subject heading/s |
Jiménez, Doña Luz, 1897-1965 -- Juvenile literature.
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Nahuas -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Indians of Mexico -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Mexico -- History -- 20th century -- Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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Other
Genre heading/s |
Picture books.
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Biographies.
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Children's audiobooks.
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| Participant or performer note |
Narrated by Myra Vitela. |
| Interest grade level |
Grades 1 - 4. |
| Summary |
She was Luz Jimenez, child of the flower-song people, the powerful Aztec, who called themselves Nahua-- who lost their land but who did not disappear. As a young Nahua girl in Mexico during the early 1900s, Luz learned how to grind corn in a metate, to twist yarn with her toes, and to weave on a loom. By the fire at night, she listened to stories of her community's joys, suffering, and survival, and wove them into her heart. But when the Mexican Revolution came to her village, Luz and her family were forced to flee and start a new life. In Mexico City, Luz became a model for painters, sculptors, and photographers such as Diego Rivera, Jean Charlot, and Tina Modotti. These artists were interested in showing the true face of Mexico and not a European version. Through her work, Luz found a way to preserve her people's culture by sharing her native language, stories, and traditions. Soon, scholars came to learn from her. This moving, beautifully illustrated biography tells the remarkable story of how model and teacher Luz Jimenez became "the soul of Mexico"--a living link between the indigenous Nahua and the rest of the world. Through her deep pride in her roots and her unshakeable spirit, the world came to recognize the beauty and strength of her people. Publisher description. |
| General note |
Title supplied by publisher. |
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Release date supplied by publisher. |
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Issued as a Wonderbook, a pre-loaded audiobook player permanently attached to a hardcover book. |
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Powered by a rechargeable battery ; USB charger required for recharging. |
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Audiobook player has 2 modes. Read-Along mode narrates the story. Learning mode asks questions related to the story. |
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Print book published by Abrams Books. |
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Audiobook originally released by OrangeSky Audio. |
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