A land of books dreams of young Mexihcah word painters
Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals.
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| Format: | Books Print Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York :
Abrams Books for Young Readers,
2022.
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| Summary: | Illustrations and text describe how the Mixtecs create painted manuscripts, or codices, that reflect their way of life and document their history, science, land tenure, tribute, and sacred rituals. |
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| Physical Description: | 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 26 cm |
| Audience: | Ages 4 to 8. |
| Bibliography: | Includes glossary of Nahuatl words, author's note, and bibliographical references. |
| ISBN: | 9781419749421 1419749420 |
| Author Notes: | Duncan Tonatiuh is a Mexican American award-winning author and illustrator known for children's books that explore history, identity, and social justice. Born in Mexico City and raised in San Miguel de Allende, he later studied at Parsons School of Design and Eugene Lang College in New York City. |
