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The Intracoastal Waterway: In Cape Fear estuaries: From river to sea, page 14; We have reached the sea and the end of the Cape Fear River estuary. Looking south, we can see the curve of the southernmost cusp of the North Carolina coast. The inlet in the distance is the Lockwood Folly River. The Intracoastal Waterway follows the coastline,...; By Steve Keith.

The search for El Dorado: The legend of El Dorado predates the arrival of Spaniards in South America. The Chibcha people of present-day Colombia apparently performed an annual ritual where the leader was coated in fine gold dust, which he then washed off in a lake during a solemn ceremony....; By William M. Wisser.

The Mexican Day of the Dead: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.1; Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs from Day of the Dead celebrations in Mexico and the United States....; Format: article

Classroom Activity: Making an Altar for the Day of the Dead: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.2; An altar created for the Day of the Dead. The best activity you can undertake for the Day of the Dead is to create the traditional altar, or ofrenda. As highlighted...; Format: activity

Recipe: Pan de Muerto (All Souls' Bread): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.3; This bread is eaten traditionally in parties celebrating the dead and one's ancestors. It is placed on altars in the form of an offering and eaten in Mexican homes on November 1 and November 2. Ingredients 1 lb. flour...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Ponche (Punch): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 1.4; Ingredients 12 quarts water 10 ounces tejocotes (or peaches) 9 ounces prunes 5 ounces pecans 4 pieces sugarcane 6 oranges 10 guavas 3...; Format: recipe

16 de Septiembre: Mexican Independence Day: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.1; Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs from celebrations of Mexican Independence Day. Every...; Format: article

Activity: 16 de Septiembre: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.2; Contact the local Hispanic cultural or resource center and establish contacts with Mexican immigrants. Have your students interview families, especially those with children of comparable ages and discuss how Mexicans celebrate the 16th of September...; Format: activity

Recipe: Chiles en Nogada (Chiles in Walnut Sauce): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.3; Ingredients 12 poblano chiles, roasted, seeded, and deveined flour 6 eggs, separated 1 teaspoon salt corn oil 3 pomegranates, seeded parsley Filling...; Format: recipe

Green, White, and Red Rice: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 2.4; To make the Mexican flag, use one recipe of each color of rice and arrange them in the colors of the flag, with sprigs of parsley in the center. Arroz Verde (Green Rice) Ingredients 1 cup (115g) rice 2...; Format: recipe

The Quinceañera Celebration: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 3.1; Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs from quinceañera celebrations. One of the most important...; Format: article

Activity: Quinceañera: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 3.2; Form a committee with some friends who can take you to a Latino tienda or mercado in your community. Divide up responsibility for finding certain articles that are used for a quinceañera,...; Format: activity

Pastel de Tres Leches (A Typical Quinceañera Cake): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 3.3; An elaborate Quinceañera cake. (Don't worry, the one you'll make here is much simpler!) Ingredients For the batter: 1 cup sugar 5 eggs,...; Format: recipe

The Equinox at Chichén Itzá: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.1; Slideshow View a slideshow of photographs of the ancient Maya city of Chichén Itzá. ...; Format: article

Activities for the Equinox at Chicén Itzá: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.2; Art project Create a painting or mural of a scene involving a reconstruction of an ancient Mesoamerican city. You could try your hand at scientific or architectural drawing, or a work of art, sculpture, jewelry making, or mosaic informed by what you...; Format: activity

Recipe: Pavo en Escabeche (Turkey in Escabeche): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.3; Ingredients 1 turkey 2 lb. red onions 2 tablespoons prepared red seasoning 6 xcate chilies 1 head garlic 1 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 tablespoon oregano 1 cup...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Huevos Motuleños (Eggs Motul Style): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.4; Ingredients 6 eggs 6 tortillas 1 large cup refried beans 1 cup peas 3 tomatoes 1 clove garlic 3 small green pickled chilies 1 bay leaf 1/2 onion (preferably...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Strawberry Atole: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.5; Ingredients 1-1/4 cups (170g) masa harina 6 cups (1.5 liter) water 2 cups (225g) strawberries, washed and hulled 1/4 cup (140g) brown sugar Instructions Dissolve...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Calabaza en Tacha (Pumpkin in Syrup): In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.6; Ingredients 1 pumpkin 6 sticks cinnamon 1 orange 2 lb. raw sugar Instructions Cut the top off the pumpkin to form a sort of bowl and make six incisions down the...; Format: recipe

Recipe: Mango Mousse: In The Changing Face of Mexico, page 4.7; Ingredients 3 envelopes (21g) unflavored gelatin, softened in 1/4 cup cold water 2 cup (500ml) boiling water 3 mango fruits, peeled and pureed 2 cups (500ml) heavy cream confectioner's...; Format: recipe

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