Book List - Mexican Revolution Books for Children and Teens
| The government of Mexico Aykroyd, Clarissa. x 972 A977 View it in Our Catalog Examines the history of government in Mexico, discussing native and Spanish governments up to the nineteenth century, independence, wars and reforms, and the Constitution of 1917. | |
| The aftermath of the Mexican Revolution Beller, Susan Provost, 1949- 972.08 B442 View it in Our Catalog An interesting resource for students that examines the issues and conditions that caused the Revolution, and how Mexico's people used their newfound power and voting rights to shape the nation's future in its aftermath. | |
| Diego : bigger than life Bernier-Grand, Carmen T. x 811 B528-1 View it in Our Catalog The life and work of the artist Diego Rivera is told through chronological poems that capture salient points in his life. | |
| Boy of the border Bontemps, Arna Wendell, 1902-1973 x View it in Our Catalog Twelve-year old Miguel del Monte, a boy who herds wild broncos with his uncle between northern Mexico and Los Angeles during the Mexican Revolution, encounters various hardships and dangers while meeting a diverse array of people. | |
| The Mexican Revolution Frost, Mary Pierce, 1961- x 972 F939 View it in Our Catalog Examines the events leading to, surrounding and following the Mexican Revolution. | |
| The Mexican Revolution, 1910-20 Jowett, Philip S., 1961- 972.08 J87 View it in Our Catalog This very short history of the Mexican Revolution is notable for its attention to the military tactics, uniforms, and weaponry of the period. Includes many photographs and color illustrations. | |
| Cactus soup Kimmel, Eric A. x 398 K494-31 View it in Our Catalog During the Mexican Revolution, when a troop of hungry soldiers comes to a town where all the food has been hidden, they charm the townspeople into helping making a soup from water and a cactus thorn. | |
| Mexican Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo MacMillan, Dianne M., 1943- x 808.82 M167-1 2008 View it in Our Catalog Provides background on the people and events that are commemorated on two important Mexican holidays, Independence Day and Cinco de Mayo, and describes how these holidays are celebrated. | |
| Pancho Villa Marcovitz, Hal. 92 V712Ma View it in Our Catalog This brief biography of the outlaw-turned-military leader includes a chronology, sidebars on other notable historical figures of the Mexican Revolution, and many photographs. | |
| Pancho Villa O'Brien, Steven. x 92 V712Ob View it in Our Catalog Presents the life and time of the turn-of-the century Mexican outlaw who helped the Diaz government in the Revolution of 1910. | |
| The Mexican Revolution Slavicek, Louise Chipley, 1956- 972.08 S631 View it in Our Catalog Part of the Milestones in Modern World History series, this student resource examines the events of the Revolution as well as its far-reaching impact on the Americas and the world. | |
| Elena Stanley, Diane. x View it in Our Catalog A Mexican American girl recounts how her mother moved the family to America during the Mexican Revolution. (Juvenile Fiction) | |
| Pancho Villa : Mexican revolutionary hero Stein, R. Conrad. x 92 V712St View it in Our Catalog A biography of the turn-of-the-century Mexican outlaw who helped overthrows the Diaz government in the Revolution of 1910. | |
| Emiliano Zapata : revolutionary and champion of poor farmers Stein, R. Conrad. x 92 Z35St View it in Our Catalog Describes the life of the Mexican Indian revolutionary who tried to gain land for his people. | |
| The Mexican Revolution, 1910-1920 Stein, R. Conrad. x 972 S819-1 View it in Our Catalog Presents a history of the struggle for political control in Mexico during the years 1910-1920, including biographical sketches of key personalities. | |
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