La Malinche: Indigenous Translator for Hernán Cortés in Mexico (Library Binding) (ISBN-13: 9781680486513)

Women's contributions throughout history are often overlooked or minimized when compared to those of men. Readers will learn the true story of Malinche, a slave girl who was instrumental in the Spanish conquest of Mexico. Her courageous but brief life is examined, focusing on her time with explorer Hernán Cortés. Myth and fact are discussed and explained, with primary sources to illustrate this period in Mexican history. Readers will connect with the story of a young person who bravely endured terrible circumstances to change Mexico forever in the 1500s. Her legacy in Mexico, folklore, art, and politics endures today.

Author: Laura Loria
ISBN-10: 1680486519
ISBN-13: 9781680486513
Publisher: Rosen Education Service
Language: English
Published: 07/30/2017
Pages: 48
Format: Library Binding
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 6.70w x 0.30d

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 11/01/2017