1. Esperanza Rising Written by Pam Munoz Ryan

2. Background about Pam Munoz Ryan Esperanza Rising Questions and Answers Family Photos Pam Munoz Ryan

3. Chapter 1-4 Find Aguascalientes, Mexico map of Mexico

4. A Birthday at El Rancho de las Rosas Birthday Song

5. Read through "Los Melones" Find Map of Mexico find Aguacalientes then find the route to Mexicali Map of California find Los Angeles and Arvin which is not named but is near Bakersfield

6. Life and Times Lives of Ordinary People Picture of a child Columba Quintana Water Carrier in Mexico Portrait of indigenous man Portrait of indigenous men Lechero )Milkman) Tlachiquero (Maguey cutter) Mexican Revolution Mexican Revolution Pictures

7. Read through "Los Esparagos" Great Depression Pictures during the Great Depression Mass Exodus from the Plains Timeline of the Dust Bowl Migrant Farm Workers Interview House Cars Squatter Camp Arkansas Squatter Camp

8. Extension Activities Mexico for Kids