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A-Ztec: A Bilingual Alphabet Book

Emmanuel Valtierra, illustrated by Emmanuel Valtierra

This bilingual alphabet book presents 26 words drawn from Spanish, Nahuatl, Mayan, and other Mesoamerican languages. Each letter is paired with poetry in English and Spanish, while pronunciation guides help readers approach the featured words. Codex-inspired illustrations accompany the entries. From terms such as chocolatl and axolotl to guacamole and quetzalcoatl, the book uses an A-to-Z structure to introduce Aztec history and Mexican culture.

This book appears on 1 reading list across 1 edition.

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Book details

Themes
Art And Creativity · Cultural Heritage · History · Language And Communication · Poetry
Format
Hardcover
Publisher
Levine Querido
Published
September 9, 2025
Pages
64
ISBN-13
9781646145676
Language
English
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