The story of Cinco de Mayo
By: Maximilian Smith
Series: The history of our holidays; History of our holidays
Publisher: Gareth Stevens; Gareth Stevens Publishing
Published: 2016
Place of publication: New York, NY
Language: eng
Number of pages: 24
ISBN-13: 9781482439007
Subjects: Juvenile literature; Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday); Puebla, Battle of, Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico, 1862; Holidays
Description: Cinco de Mayo is often mistaken as a celebration of Mexican independence. The true story behind this holiday is a remarkable battle in which an outnumbered Mexican force, including many farmworkers, defeated the powerful French army outside Mexico City in 1862. Readers will enjoy learning more about this battle as well as how people celebrate on May 5 each year. Colorful photographs and illustrations further enhance the accessible text. Full-color photographs, For Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Web Sites.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.

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