Cinco de Mayo /

Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's military victory over the French in 1862. This video investigates the holiday's history and observes preparations being made to make the occasion festive, highlighted by the spirited sounds of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Fabian-Baber, Inc, Schlessinger Media
Other Authors:	Fabian, Rhonda, Keck, Michael, Hayes, Peter, 1953-, Rounds, Mark
Format:	Video DVD
Language:	English Spanish
Language Notes:	Soundtracks: English and Spanish. Closed-captioned.
Published:	Wynnewood, PA : Schlessinger Media, [2004]
Series:	Holidays for children video series (DVD videodiscs)
Subjects:	Cinco de Mayo (Mexican holiday) > Juvenile films. Puebla, Battle of, Puebla de Zaragoza, Mexico, 1862 > Juvenile films. Educational films. Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Online Access:	Teacher's guides and other resources available online

Description
Summary:	Cinco de Mayo is the celebration of Mexico's military victory over the French in 1862. This video investigates the holiday's history and observes preparations being made to make the occasion festive, highlighted by the spirited sounds of a traditional Mexican mariachi band.
Item Description:	Special features: Discussion questions and activities. Videorecording.
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (25 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 teacher's guide (4 pages ; 19 cm.).
Format:	DVD.
Audience:	Grades K-4.
ISBN:	1417100257